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AOD 852T

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,434 mi
Last recorded53,434 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOD 852T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 53,434 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,094 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,949 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

perished tyres

Fail 4 Jun 2015 52,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

perished tyres

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,218 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,979 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,312 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 50,752 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 50,752 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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AOD 852T is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AOD 852T, 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

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What year was AOD 852T registered?

AOD 852T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 18 August 1978.

Is AOD 852T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOD 852T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AOD 852T have outstanding finance?

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