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AFW 124S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,493 mi
Last recorded83,493 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFW 124S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 83,493 miles

Free play found at steering wheel

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Handbrake efficiency only just met 26% recorded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside corroded both outside and inside of prescribed areas

co emissions close to maximum

noise from under vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2019 83,869 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near front of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Free play found at steering wheel

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 83,252 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 83,248 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

slight play in steering arm n/s/f

Pass 24 Mar 2014 83,166 miles

Offside front chassis leg (underside) is corroded.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 93,165 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front chassis leg (underside) is corroded.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 83,063 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 82,848 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 82,799 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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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AFW 124S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AFW 124S, 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.

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What year was AFW 124S registered?

AFW 124S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 March 1978.

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