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ANH 824S

1978 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

240 mi
Last recorded240 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANH 824S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 240 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 119 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Hazard lights flashing fast

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,628 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 84,501 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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ANH 824S is a 1978 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ANH 824S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ANH 824S?

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What year was ANH 824S registered?

ANH 824S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 23 May 1978.

Is ANH 824S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANH 824S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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