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MGZ 1559

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,111 mi
Last recorded72,111 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 1559
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 72,111 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 71,256 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 71,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 71,098 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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MGZ 1559 is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MGZ 1559, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MGZ 1559?

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What year was MGZ 1559 registered?

MGZ 1559 is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 23 February 1978.

Is MGZ 1559 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGZ 1559 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MGZ 1559 have outstanding finance?

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