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7708 PE

1978 MG Midget 1500

Grey Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,593 mi
Last recorded12,593 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7708 PE
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2010 12,593 miles

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2008 11,201 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 11,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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7708 PE is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Grey with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7708 PE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 7708 PE registered?

7708 PE is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is 7708 PE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7708 PE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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