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CLN 374T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,805 mi
Last recorded68,805 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLN 374T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,805 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,800 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,751 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 68,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,646 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,217 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 68,217 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 67,400 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 66,351 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,047 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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CLN 374T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CLN 374T, 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 CLN 374T?

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What year was CLN 374T registered?

CLN 374T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is CLN 374T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLN 374T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CLN 374T have outstanding finance?

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