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AGB 770S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,649 mi
Last recorded79,649 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGB 770S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 79,649 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 78,927 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 78,196 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,113 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 77,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 75,585 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 74,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 74,957 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,404 miles

n/s/f trackrod end has slight play

n/s/f trackrod has play at rack

Pass 26 May 2010 73,070 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 72,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play nearside steering rack tie rod

Fail 18 May 2009 72,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play nearside steering rack tie rod

Pass 20 May 2008 72,053 miles

nearside front slight play in steering

Pass 17 May 2007 71,481 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 71,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2006 70,148 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
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AGB 770S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AGB 770S, 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 AGB 770S?

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What year was AGB 770S registered?

AGB 770S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 February 1978.

Is AGB 770S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGB 770S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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