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SBE 424T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,647 mi
Last recorded55,647 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBE 424T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 55,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,763 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 52,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

battery could be more secure

n/s inner rack joint has play

n/s inner sill in the middle corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 52,532 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

battery could be more secure

n/s inner rack joint has play

n/s inner sill in the middle corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,204 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 52,015 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 51,864 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 51,342 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 50,303 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 49,124 miles

hydrocarbon level 1180 max 1200

off side & near side front brakes slight binding

Fail 13 May 2008 49,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

hydrocarbon level 1180 max 1200

off side & near side front brakes slight binding

Pass 20 Jul 2006 49,114 miles

FRONT BRAKES BINDING

Fail 20 Jul 2006 49,114 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

off side & near side front brakes slight binding

poor general welding repairs

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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SBE 424T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SBE 424T, 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 SBE 424T?

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What year was SBE 424T registered?

SBE 424T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is SBE 424T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBE 424T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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