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AGU 955T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

2,538 mi
Last recorded2,538 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGU 955T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 2,538 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 2,316 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 2,308 miles

Brake performance not tested parking brake not working, cable snapped (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking hose to calliper banjo fitting (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside & offside (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 1,564 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 7 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2014 13,025 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 12,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 12,925 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 12,813 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 12,812 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 12,522 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 12,522 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 4,187 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 1,066 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 1,064 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 1,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 98,231 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 98,138 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 955T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AGU 955T, 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 AGU 955T registered?

AGU 955T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 August 1978.

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