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RJY 423T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,085 mi
Last recorded59,085 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJY 423T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 59,085 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 59,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,349 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 58,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,598 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,377 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,256 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 53,249 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 53,249 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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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RJY 423T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RJY 423T, 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 RJY 423T registered?

RJY 423T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 August 1978.

Is RJY 423T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJY 423T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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