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MCG 529T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

7,360 mi
Last recorded7,360 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCG 529T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 7,360 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 7,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 6,578 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 5,224 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 4,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has cracked sidewall

offside rear axle slight oil leak

rear axle slight oil leak on nearside hub

Fail 29 Aug 2014 4,376 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear axle has oil leak possibly on brake system

nearside rear tyre has cracked outer wall

offside rear axle has oil leak possibly on brake system

Pass 22 Aug 2013 4,081 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

cracks in n/s/rear tyre side wall

Fail 21 Aug 2013 4,076 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

cracks in n/s/rear tyre side wall

Pass 11 Jul 2009 154,417 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 4,040 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2008 3,923 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 3,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MCG 529T 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 58.3%.

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 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 MCG 529T, 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 MCG 529T registered?

MCG 529T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 29 August 1978.

Is MCG 529T safe to buy?

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