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APE 870T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,046 mi
Last recorded95,046 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPE 870T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 95,046 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member hole and corroded requires weld repair (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 95,046 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member hole and corroded requires weld repair (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 91,382 miles

just met minimum co% @ ' 4.48%,requires adjustment/repair

Fail 7 Nov 2015 91,382 miles

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

just met minimum co% @ ' 4.48%,requires adjustment/repair

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,903 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Oct 2013 89,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Oct 2013 89,785 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,902 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 88,713 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust bracket snapped

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jun 2006 88,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

slight play in steering rack

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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APE 870T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 APE 870T, 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 APE 870T registered?

APE 870T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 28 November 1978.

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