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MCG 571T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,541 mi
Last recorded26,541 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCG 571T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 26,541 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 24,556 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 22,615 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 22,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn thin.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 22,281 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,281 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 21,353 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 21,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 20,463 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,629 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,920 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,079 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Jun 2008 18,073 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

handbrake cable mounting strap on rear axle deteriorated

rear axle rebound straps deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2007 18,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 17,877 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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MCG 571T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MCG 571T, 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 571T registered?

MCG 571T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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