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ENP 328S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Silver Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,236 mi
Last recorded87,236 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENP 328S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,236 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,001 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 86,001 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 84,735 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 81,418 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front floor has excessive corrosion, not within 30cm of the suspension, steering or brakes

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,506 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside rear tyre cut but no cords exposed

Fail 15 Mar 2011 79,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside rear tyre cut but no cords exposed

Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres are deterioated.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 75,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres are deterioated.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 73,924 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 73,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 73,555 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 73,555 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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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ENP 328S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Silver with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ENP 328S, 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.

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What year was ENP 328S registered?

ENP 328S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 February 1978.

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