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LCW 975T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,383 mi
Last recorded90,383 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCW 975T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 90,383 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 90,378 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both, due to main beam issue. (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 89,067 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 87,658 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 87,656 miles

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 86,143 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 86,130 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 85,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,384 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 81,271 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 80,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 79,181 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 79,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 12 May 2016 77,777 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 77,605 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 77,605 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 77,553 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 77,393 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 77,393 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 77,272 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 77,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 76,316 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 76,175 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 74,903 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 74,854 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2007 74,814 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2006 74,772 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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LCW 975T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LCW 975T, 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 LCW 975T registered?

LCW 975T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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