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PUO 792S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,925 mi
Last recorded98,925 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUO 792S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 98,925 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 98,925 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 98,925 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 98,925 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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PUO 792S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 PUO 792S, 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 PUO 792S registered?

PUO 792S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 February 1978.

Is PUO 792S safe to buy?

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