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CMA 566S

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,705 mi
Last recorded55,705 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMA 566S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,705 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering wheel starting to wear

Pass 9 Jul 2016 55,645 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 55,518 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 55,406 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 55,257 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,186 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,932 miles

advise oil leaks

advise slight blow from rear exhaust joint

advise steering wheel cover worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,570 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear brakes dragging slightly

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2010 54,568 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

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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CMA 566S is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc 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 CMA 566S, 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 CMA 566S?

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What year was CMA 566S registered?

CMA 566S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is CMA 566S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMA 566S 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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