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ARU 164T

1978 MG Midget

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,255 mi
Last recorded61,255 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARU 164T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,255 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2012 61,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,091 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,011 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 59,611 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 58,755 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,221 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 56,863 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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ARU 164T is a 1978 MG Midget in White with a 1,798cc 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 ARU 164T, 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 ARU 164T?

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What year was ARU 164T registered?

ARU 164T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 21 November 1978.

Is ARU 164T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARU 164T 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.

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