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LON 978X

1981 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,869 mi
Last recorded58,869 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1981 MG Midget 150057,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLON 978X
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,869 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,826 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 58,719 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,426 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,226 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,083 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,861 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 57,861 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 May 2006 57,475 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2006 57,475 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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LON 978X is a 1981 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 57,475 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 LON 978X, 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 45 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 LON 978X?

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What year was LON 978X registered?

LON 978X is a 1981 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 September 1981.

Is LON 978X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LON 978X shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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