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SFB 426S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,245 mi
Last recorded65,245 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFB 426S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside front inner body skin corroded

propshaft tunnel corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 65,245 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside front inner body skin corroded

propshaft tunnel corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,840 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 64,830 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 64,629 miles

corrosion on floor around rear spring hangers

corrosion on springs and suspension

fuel pipes corroded

n/s front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

n/s top suspension joint has slight wear

wear in steering rack ends

Fail 27 Apr 2009 64,628 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on floor around rear spring hangers

corrosion on springs and suspension

fuel pipes corroded

n/s top suspension joint has slight wear

wear in steering rack ends

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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SFB 426S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SFB 426S, 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 SFB 426S registered?

SFB 426S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 February 1978.

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