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CNV 525T

1978 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,514 mi
Last recorded41,514 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNV 525T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 41,514 miles

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

under side of vehicle is starting to show light signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2021 41,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin has 2mm of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin has 2mm of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 41,428 miles

Brake performance not tested due to binding excessively on offside rear (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin has 2mm of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin has 2mm of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 41,266 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,199 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,007 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,775 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,596 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,401 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 400,703 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,700 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 39,323 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 37,961 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,440 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,156 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,859 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 36,841 miles

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

advise slight play in king pins

Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,670 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 36,243 miles

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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CNV 525T is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CNV 525T, 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 CNV 525T registered?

CNV 525T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is CNV 525T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNV 525T shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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