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AGU 162T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,082 mi
Last recorded15,082 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGU 162T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 15,082 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 14,491 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 14,461 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 13,700 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,626 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 13,622 miles

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 13,280 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,873 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 12,822 miles

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

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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AGU 162T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AGU 162T, 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 AGU 162T?

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What year was AGU 162T registered?

AGU 162T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is AGU 162T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGU 162T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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