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PBG 147T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,288 mi
Last recorded1,288 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBG 147T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 1,288 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 1,281 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 1,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 1,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 992 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 875 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 833 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 479 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 253 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 18 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 99,771 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 99,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 99,405 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 99,405 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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PBG 147T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PBG 147T, 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 PBG 147T?

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What year was PBG 147T registered?

PBG 147T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is PBG 147T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBG 147T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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