MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
car has been undersealed
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak oil leak's ()
all underside has been undersealed
OFFSIDE REAR RUBBER STRAP FIXTURE POINT TO AXLE CORRODED BUT NOT EFFECTING SUSPENSION
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION STRAP BRACKET HOLE ELONGATED
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
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 50T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 50T, 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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How do I check the history of ABU 50T?
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What year was ABU 50T registered?
ABU 50T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 September 1978.
Is ABU 50T safe to buy?
The MOT history for ABU 50T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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