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DDM 494S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,663 mi
Last recorded77,663 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDM 494S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,663 miles

park brake lever has long travel

slight lift in offside and nearside kingpins

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,699 miles

slight play in offside front lower trunnion bush

Pass 20 Jul 2007 76,695 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 76,648 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
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DDM 494S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DDM 494S, 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 DDM 494S registered?

DDM 494S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 March 1978.

Is DDM 494S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDM 494S shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DDM 494S have outstanding finance?

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