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ABU 480T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,338 mi
Last recorded95,338 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABU 480T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,338 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 95,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 May 2013 95,253 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 95,253 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,127 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 95,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 95,002 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

slight play in offside front fulcrum pin

slight play on steering column joint

Fail 28 Jun 2011 95,002 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

slight play on steering column joint

Pass 3 Jul 2010 94,859 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 94,859 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 May 2008 94,719 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Poor connection on hazard warning switch

Fail 14 Jun 2006 94,559 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 94,559 miles

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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ABU 480T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ABU 480T, 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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ABU 480T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 23 August 1978.

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