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SMW 118S

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,837 mi
Last recorded76,837 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 118S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,837 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 76,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,574 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 76,574 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,307 miles

engine,gearbox & rear axle oil leaks

fan belt starting to seperate

indicators just passed on speed (fast)

o/s/f suspension bump stop broken

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,912 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,566 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 75,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,157 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,989 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 74,989 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,836 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,569 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,212 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,039 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in track rod ends

Fail 11 Jan 2008 74,039 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 14 Sep 2006 73,612 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SMW 118S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SMW 118S, 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 SMW 118S registered?

SMW 118S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 March 1978.

Is SMW 118S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMW 118S shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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