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MFR 855T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,883 mi
Last recorded18,883 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFR 855T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 18,883 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 18,824 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front to rear brake pipes covered in protective coating

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mounting splitting

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Welding and undersealing present in numerous places on the vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 18,273 miles

Both nearside tyres cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front to rear brake pipes covered in protective coating

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mounting splitting

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Welding and undersealing present in numerous places on the vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 18,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front to rear brake pipes covered in protective coating

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mounting splitting

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Welding and undersealing present in numerous places on the vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 18,026 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,637 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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MFR 855T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MFR 855T, 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 MFR 855T registered?

MFR 855T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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The MOT history for MFR 855T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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