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CTU 21S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,762 mi
Last recorded88,762 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTU 21S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,762 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,513 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 88,513 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,164 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 88,152 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,049 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 88,022 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 88,022 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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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CTU 21S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CTU 21S, 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 CTU 21S registered?

CTU 21S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is CTU 21S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTU 21S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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