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ABC 345T

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,146 mi
Last recorded73,146 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABC 345T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 73,146 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 72,194 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 71,379 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,531 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 70,531 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack end n/s

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,477 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 68,738 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,735 miles

nearside track rod worn

Fail 15 Apr 2010 68,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside track rod worn

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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ABC 345T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ABC 345T, 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 ABC 345T registered?

ABC 345T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is ABC 345T safe to buy?

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