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LJX 385T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,113 mi
Last recorded15,113 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJX 385T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 15,113 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 14,491 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 13,748 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 13,083 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,284 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 11,727 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 10,914 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 10,009 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 8,716 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 7,917 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 7,028 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 6,285 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear bump stop mounting starting to rust

Fail 20 May 2008 6,285 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear bump stop mounting starting to rust

Pass 25 May 2007 5,640 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 89,102 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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LJX 385T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LJX 385T, 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 LJX 385T registered?

LJX 385T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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