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LJO 53S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,338 mi
Last recorded17,338 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJO 53S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2017 17,338 miles

Play at nearside front king pin lower fulcrum pin area

Pass 28 Jun 2016 17,258 miles

play at nearside front king pin lower fulcrum pin area

Pass 6 Jun 2015 17,202 miles

offside rear tyre perrished

play at nearside front lower suspension

Pass 14 Jun 2014 17,078 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 16,965 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 16,909 miles

offside rear foot and hand brake performance low

rear tyres perrished

Pass 25 May 2011 16,693 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 16,621 miles

wiper operation poor

Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,491 miles

PLAY AT NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER KING PIN TO WISHONE AREA

Pass 15 Mar 2008 16,111 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,734 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 15,287 miles

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

slight play in n/s/front lower trunion

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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LJO 53S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJO 53S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJO 53S?

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What year was LJO 53S registered?

LJO 53S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is LJO 53S safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJO 53S shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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