1970 MG Midget 1.3L Petrol · XPM 55J
1970 MG Midget (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11/11/1970. Recorded mileage 16,964 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG MIDGET
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1970
- Engine
- 1275cc
XPM 55J Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2022
- 16,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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XPM 55J Mileage History
- 05/10/200516,974 mi
- 14/10/200516,964 mi-10 mi
- 12/09/200716,964 mi
- 06/06/201716,964 mi
- 11/06/20191,696 mi-15,268 mi
- 11/06/20191,696 mi
- 04/05/202116,964 mi+15,268 mi
- 04/05/202116,964 mi
- 04/08/202216,964 mi
Average of roughly -1 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
XPM 55J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Mg Midget (XPM 55J) between October 2005 and August 2022.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)”; “Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”.