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CVT 866T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,726 mi
Last recorded23,726 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVT 866T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 23,726 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 22,877 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,346 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 20,574 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 19,708 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 18,776 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 17,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 16,869 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 16,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in offside front lower swivel joint

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2010 15,445 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 15,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,020 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,872 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 11,869 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 10,084 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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CVT 866T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CVT 866T, 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 CVT 866T registered?

CVT 866T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 November 1978.

Is CVT 866T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVT 866T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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