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GHO 889S

1978 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,311 mi
Last recorded43,311 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHO 889S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 43,311 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 43,011 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 42,870 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 42,867 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 42,655 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2021 42,261 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 42,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower & upper king pin trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin / trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 41,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,987 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 40,979 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 40,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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GHO 889S is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GHO 889S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GHO 889S?

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What year was GHO 889S registered?

GHO 889S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 21 February 1978.

Is GHO 889S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHO 889S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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