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CRE 139T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,358 mi
Last recorded69,358 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRE 139T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,358 miles

front panel and body corroded

general corrosion underside has been plated and covered with sealant

hand brake lever stiff to operate

lift front king pins

play rack ends

Fail 6 Jul 2011 69,358 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front panel and body corroded

general corrosion underside has been plated and covered with sealant

hand brake lever stiff to operate

lift front king pins

play rack ends

Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,346 miles

front panel and body corroded

general corrosion underside heavily plated and covered with underseal

lift front king pins

osr brake effort low

parking brake stiff to operate

play rack ends

Fail 19 Nov 2010 69,345 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general body corrosion front panel corroded and underside repaired and coated with underseal

lift nsf king pin

play steering rack ends

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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CRE 139T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CRE 139T, 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 CRE 139T?

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What year was CRE 139T registered?

CRE 139T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 24 October 1978.

Is CRE 139T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRE 139T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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