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MIG 2021

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,133 mi
Last recorded82,133 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 2021
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 82,133 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 81,762 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 81,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 81,620 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 81,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 81,365 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,075 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,446 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Oil leak diff

Fail 10 Apr 2018 80,446 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative when dip beam turned on (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam indicators come on (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam indicators come on (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Oil leak diff

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,762 miles

Coolant leak at engine

Coolant leak at rear diff

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket repaired, but not inappropriately front of spring (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front suspension damper unit slightly leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 79,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure lift in steering wheel when pulled (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,199 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 77,851 miles

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

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

nearside front shockabsorber soft

Pass 27 Nov 2012 77,756 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 77,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,170 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,682 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 76,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 76,678 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,564 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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MIG 2021 is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MIG 2021, 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 MIG 2021 registered?

MIG 2021 is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is MIG 2021 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIG 2021 shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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