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AFX 638T

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,611 mi
Last recorded75,611 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFX 638T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 75,611 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 75,551 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,505 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 75,482 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 75,440 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,440 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,328 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 75,277 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 75,277 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 75,238 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 75,238 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 75,139 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 75,139 miles

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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AFX 638T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AFX 638T, 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 AFX 638T registered?

AFX 638T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 October 1978.

Is AFX 638T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFX 638T shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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