MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,005 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake master cylinder (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
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FDV 278V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 FDV 278V, 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 47 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 FDV 278V registered?
FDV 278V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is FDV 278V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FDV 278V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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