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AVU 301T

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,277 mi
Last recorded38,277 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVU 301T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 38,277 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush All front (2.5.A.3a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 16 May 2015 37,987 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 28 May 2014 37,641 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front tyre perishing

Fail 24 May 2014 37,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 17 May 2013 36,262 miles

oil leaks

play in front king pins

slight play in steering

underside of vehicle is corroded

exhaust is corroded - the rear clamp is missing

front and rear suspension/springs are corroded

front brake pads are worn low - the discs are corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 36,136 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust system corroeded

gearbox fluid leak

slight play in both front suspention

whole underneath is corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 36,136 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust system corroeded

gearbox fluid leak

slight play in both front suspention

whole underneath is corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,769 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 34,296 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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AVU 301T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AVU 301T, 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 AVU 301T registered?

AVU 301T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 18 October 1978.

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