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RKB 427T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

4,486 mi
Last recorded4,486 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKB 427T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 4,486 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2014 4,102 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2013 3,131 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 2,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 99,484 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 96,483 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking round shoulder

Pass 16 Jun 2009 95,182 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 95,145 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 94,592 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 92,452 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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RKB 427T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RKB 427T, 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 RKB 427T registered?

RKB 427T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 September 1978.

Is RKB 427T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKB 427T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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