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RJO 50T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,104 mi
Last recorded11,104 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJO 50T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2023 11,104 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 10,650 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 OIL PRESSURE switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 9,589 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner steering joint

Offside Rear leaf spring hanger rear bushes worn

Oil leak, but not excessive front crank pulley oil seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 9,571 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 9,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 9,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 8,453 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 8,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 7,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 6,700 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 5,649 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 4,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 4,195 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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RJO 50T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RJO 50T, 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 RJO 50T registered?

RJO 50T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 November 1978.

Is RJO 50T safe to buy?

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