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ADH 353S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,542 mi
Last recorded15,542 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADH 353S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 15,542 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 15,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 15,542 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 12,844 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 12,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play in nearside front bottom trunnion

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

alternator pulley chafing on top hose

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 353S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 353S, 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

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What year was ADH 353S registered?

ADH 353S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 26 May 1978.

Is ADH 353S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADH 353S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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