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ADH 163S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,624 mi
Last recorded86,624 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADH 163S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,271 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 86,268 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 86,266 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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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ADH 163S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ADH 163S, 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 ADH 163S?

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What year was ADH 163S registered?

ADH 163S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is ADH 163S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADH 163S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADH 163S have outstanding finance?

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