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CNG 368T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

77,055 mi
Last recorded77,055 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNG 368T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 77,055 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 77,040 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 76,852 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 76,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 76,432 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 76,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 76,018 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pedal too soft (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 75,511 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 75,511 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,121 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 75,121 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing X 2 (2.4.B.6c)

Fuel system component leaking overflow pipe (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,038 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,011 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 75,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front suspension requires greasing

o/s steering rack boot twisted

surface corrosion to o/s front brake disc

Fail 14 Nov 2005 75,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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CNG 368T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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 CNG 368T, 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 CNG 368T registered?

CNG 368T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 October 1978.

Is CNG 368T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNG 368T shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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