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CTM 18T

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,929 mi
Last recorded99,929 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTM 18T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside undersealed

Pass 2 Feb 2018 99,852 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Underside undersealed

Fail 15 Jan 2018 99,842 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres slightly perished

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Underside undersealed

Pass 18 Jan 2017 99,751 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Underside undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,437 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Underside undersealed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 99,415 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside undersealed

Pass 31 Jan 2014 99,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres slightly perrished

underside undersealed

Pass 10 Jan 2013 99,175 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriated

undercarrage heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Dec 2011 98,850 miles

undercarrage heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jan 2011 98,788 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE (starting to show signs of deterioration)

REAR OFFSIDE BRAKE LEVER NEEDS FREEING UP

Pass 28 Jan 2010 98,609 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 98,555 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

MAIN FUEL PIPE FROM TANK (very rusty)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 98,355 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 58,000 miles

brake padel slow in returning

Fail 25 Sep 2007 58,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 97,991 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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CTM 18T is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CTM 18T, 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 CTM 18T registered?

CTM 18T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is CTM 18T safe to buy?

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