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RTR 22S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,779 mi
Last recorded22,779 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTR 22S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 22,779 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 17,495 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 17,488 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 16,861 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2017 16,081 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 15,094 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 May 2016 15,084 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 May 2015 14,331 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 14,190 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 13,906 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,188 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,003 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,678 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 11,991 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,303 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 10,852 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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RTR 22S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RTR 22S, 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 RTR 22S?

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What year was RTR 22S registered?

RTR 22S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 July 1978.

Is RTR 22S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTR 22S shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RTR 22S have outstanding finance?

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