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ALR 794S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,494 mi
Last recorded92,494 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALR 794S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 92,494 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 92,494 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,438 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 92,438 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 92,319 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 92,029 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 91,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 90,908 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 90,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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ALR 794S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc 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 ALR 794S, 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

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What year was ALR 794S registered?

ALR 794S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 June 1978.

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The MOT history for ALR 794S 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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