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ATV 100T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,077 mi
Last recorded67,077 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATV 100T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 67,077 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,774 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,440 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,295 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,078 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 63,496 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,875 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,306 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,728 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 61,728 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,603 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 61,557 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer fouling body

Pass 12 Aug 2008 61,437 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 61,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 61,319 miles

slight play in the nearside kingpin

Fail 23 Aug 2006 61,076 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 61,076 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 60,896 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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ATV 100T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ATV 100T, 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

How do I check the history of ATV 100T?

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What year was ATV 100T registered?

ATV 100T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 24 August 1978.

Is ATV 100T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATV 100T shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ATV 100T have outstanding finance?

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