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ADF 15T

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,608 mi
Last recorded90,608 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADF 15T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 90,608 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,937 miles

Offside Front SILL CORRODED

Pass 12 Oct 2023 89,226 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 88,487 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 87,960 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lower of king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lower of king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,329 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 86,809 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 85,479 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 85,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2017 84,923 miles

Nearside one bulb in one registration lamp not working

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

underside has some corrosion and has a fresh layer of underseal.

Fail 9 May 2017 84,923 miles

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

Nearside one bulb in one registration lamp not working

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

underside has some corrosion and has a fresh layer of underseal.

Pass 19 May 2016 84,498 miles

Nearside Front noise from wheel

underside corroded and all freshly undersealed

Pass 13 May 2015 83,819 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bat earth cable breaking

play detected at both front wheels

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 13 May 2015 83,819 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bat earth cable breaking

play detected at both front wheels

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 7 May 2014 82,568 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,502 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 81,502 miles

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

rear exhaust mount disconnected

Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,114 miles

front exhaust hanging bracket bolt missing

Fail 30 Apr 2012 81,114 miles

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

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

front exhaust hanging bracket bolt missing

Pass 18 May 2011 80,678 miles

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 9 May 2011 80,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 5 May 2010 79,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2010 79,666 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 77,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 76,203 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2007 75,025 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 73,661 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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ADF 15T is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADF 15T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ADF 15T?

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What year was ADF 15T registered?

ADF 15T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is ADF 15T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADF 15T shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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