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ABU 50T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,547 mi
Last recorded86,547 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABU 50T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2018 86,547 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,305 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,894 miles

OFFSIDE REAR RUBBER STRAP FIXTURE POINT TO AXLE CORRODED BUT NOT EFFECTING SUSPENSION

Fail 13 May 2016 85,849 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,604 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,881 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 84,875 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 84,875 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,868 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
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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