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CLB 13T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,979 mi
Last recorded72,979 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLB 13T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 72,979 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 72,979 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working pump button leaking inside car (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 72,963 miles

Front king pins have slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,589 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,986 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,897 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,836 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 71,812 miles

o/s/f king pin has slight play

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 29 May 2012 71,653 miles

o/s/f king pin has slight play

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 26 May 2011 71,562 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f slight brake bind

Fail 17 May 2011 71,558 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 26 May 2010 71,530 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 71,490 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 71,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front shock absorbers weak

slight lift in osf king pin

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2008 71,377 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front shock absorbers weak

osr and osf wheels binding slightly

slight lift in osf king pin

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2007 71,216 miles

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

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

nsr and rear brake flexis - ends slight corrosion

nsr outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2006 71,136 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 71,136 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear flexi ends corroded

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
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CLB 13T 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 77.8%.

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 CLB 13T, 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 CLB 13T registered?

CLB 13T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is CLB 13T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLB 13T shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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