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MEH 1P

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,081 mi
Last recorded42,081 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEH 1P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 42,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 41,980 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 41,830 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,710 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 41,432 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,267 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 41,261 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front and offside front upper suspension bump stops missing

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 1 Jun 2012 40,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

nsf upper suspension bump stop damaged

osf upper suspension bump stop missing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,517 miles

nsf upper suspension bump stop damaged

osf upper suspension bump stop missing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,432 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,800 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,842 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,463 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 38,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,698 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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MEH 1P is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MEH 1P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEH 1P registered?

MEH 1P is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 6 September 1978.

Is MEH 1P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEH 1P shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MEH 1P have outstanding finance?

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