MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,482 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
carburetor fuel bowls loose/insecure on both carbs
Fuel hose damaged engine bay...feed to carbs (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
carburetor fuel bowls loose/insecure on both carbs
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trunion (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Slight rear diff leak
Tachometre doesn't work
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Slight rear diff leak
Tachometer doesn't work
nearside centre floor slightly corroded
handbrake ratchet requires attention soon
head light reflectors slightly discoloured
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
handbrake racthet requires attention soon
headlight reflectors slightly discoloured
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front inner flitches slightly corroded
exhaust catching on body
nearside centre and rear sill to floors slightly corroded
nearside front floor slightly corroded
offside sill to floor slightly corroded
offside washer requires attention soon
oil around rear diff
oil leak
rear exhaust section has a slight blow
slight play in nearside king pin
exhaust has several small blows
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
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AJF 278T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 AJF 278T, 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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AJF 278T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 August 1978.
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