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CRE 215T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,402 mi
Last recorded81,402 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRE 215T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 81,402 miles

Corrosion on leading edge of front passenger floor pan.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 81,395 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on leading edge of front passenger floor pan.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,412 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s outer sills both corroded - not prescribed areas

Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,358 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 78,310 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 77,945 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 77,945 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 76,501 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 73,239 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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CRE 215T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CRE 215T, 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 CRE 215T registered?

CRE 215T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 24 October 1978.

Is CRE 215T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRE 215T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CRE 215T have outstanding finance?

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