MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake discs slightly pitted
slight play in offside front fulcrum pin
slight play on steering column joint
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
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)
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
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was ABU 480T registered?
ABU 480T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 23 August 1978.
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