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ADU 110S

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,875 mi
Last recorded21,875 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADU 110S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 21,875 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 21,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 21,870 miles

O/s/ leaf spring bush perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2018 21,869 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

O/s/ leaf spring bush perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 21,154 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 21,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 20,537 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 20,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 20,243 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,449 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,704 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 15,956 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,077 miles

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

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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ADU 110S is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ADU 110S, 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 ADU 110S?

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What year was ADU 110S registered?

ADU 110S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 24 May 1978.

Is ADU 110S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADU 110S shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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