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27,262 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear half shaft seal damp
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Ball joint has slight play both sides inner rack (2.2.B.1f)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both very slight (2.5.A.3c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both sides rear leaf spring bushes worn
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both sides rear leaf spring bushes worn
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both sides rear suspension spring bushes worn
petrol fumes evident but no obvious leaks
rear exhaust mounting loose but system still secure
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
both sides rear suspension spring bushes worn
petrol fumes evident but no obvious leaks
rear exhaust mounting loose but system still secure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
centre exhaust mount loose
emissions carried out at 2000rpm
n/s rear wheel stiff to turn
play in drivers seat back
play in n/s front suspension lower trunion
slight play in both front suspension king pins
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
centre exhaust mount loose
n/s rear wheel stiff to turn
play in drivers seat back
play in n/s front suspension lower trunion
slight play in both front suspension king pins
slight play in both front wheel bearings
emissions carried out at 2000rpm
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
emissions carried out at 2000rpm
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s rear wheel stiff to turn
o/s door stiff to open
petrol fumes noted but no leaks found
rear exhaust mountings loose but system secure
slight play in n/s front suspension upper trunion
slight play/wear in front roll bar bushes
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
play in both front wheel bearings o/s near to limit
rear axle pinion leaking oil onto exhaust and rear brake hose
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
foot brake travel
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
foot brake travel
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
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LBV 161T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 LBV 161T, 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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LBV 161T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.
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