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CTU 412S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,074 mi
Last recorded72,074 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTU 412S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 72,074 miles

diff pinion oil seal leaking slightly

front engine earth strap broken

Pass 15 Jun 2017 69,812 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 69,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 66,641 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 66,610 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,370 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 64,242 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 62,933 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 18 May 2013 62,908 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 60,576 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 60,555 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,030 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,969 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 59,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 58,417 miles

o/s/r backplate damp, possible oil leak

Pass 10 May 2006 57,800 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 57,800 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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CTU 412S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 412S, 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 412S registered?

CTU 412S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is CTU 412S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTU 412S shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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