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AJF 257T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,274 mi
Last recorded88,274 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJF 257T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 88,274 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 88,270 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,175 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 88,002 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 87,909 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 87,565 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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AJF 257T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJF 257T, 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 AJF 257T?

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What year was AJF 257T registered?

AJF 257T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 August 1978.

Is AJF 257T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJF 257T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJF 257T have outstanding finance?

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