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NJO 810T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,702 mi
Last recorded6,702 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJO 810T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 6,702 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise new battery clamp

Fail 7 Jun 2016 6,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise new battery clamp

Pass 16 Jan 2013 6,518 miles

slight lift in offside front king pin

Fail 11 Jan 2013 6,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust mounting broken,but not insecure

offside rear suspension retaining strap broken

slight lift in offside front king pin

Pass 20 Jan 2012 6,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in front steeering and joints\hand brake travel

Fail 20 Jan 2012 6,492 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in front steeering and joints\hand brake travel

Pass 28 Jan 2011 6,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

clutch pedel rubber missing

Fail 26 Jan 2011 6,437 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 6,052 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 6,046 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

different size tyres front to rear

left hand bracket holding front no. plate is broken

Pass 2 May 2008 5,395 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear axle checkstrap broken

Fail 28 Apr 2008 5,381 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear axle checkstrap broken

Pass 19 Sep 2006 4,422 miles

see original vt32

Fail 16 Sep 2006 4,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r inner wheel arch panel corroding

slight play in o/s/f king pin

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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NJO 810T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NJO 810T, 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

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What year was NJO 810T registered?

NJO 810T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 23 August 1978.

Is NJO 810T safe to buy?

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