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NHG 378T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,811 mi
Last recorded46,811 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHG 378T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,811 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 46,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,160 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise corrosion to front valence / chassis area advise attn

advise slight play in both s/rack end bushes

both front floor pans corroded/advise attn

brake pedal stiff advise attn

fuel pipe clip missing at pump

general corrosion underside

Fail 29 Jul 2010 45,019 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise corrosion to front valence / chassis area advise attn

advise slight play in both s/rack end bushes

both front floor pans corroded/advise attn

brake pedal stiff advise attn

fuel pipe clip missing at pump

general corrosion underside

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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NHG 378T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NHG 378T, 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 NHG 378T registered?

NHG 378T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 December 1978.

Is NHG 378T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHG 378T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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