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APC 597T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,195 mi
Last recorded16,195 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPC 597T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 16,195 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 16,192 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2017 15,161 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 14,495 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 14,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 14,036 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 13,994 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 13,823 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 13,504 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 13,493 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,990 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 12,602 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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APC 597T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 APC 597T, 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 APC 597T registered?

APC 597T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 25 October 1978.

Is APC 597T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APC 597T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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