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STC 255S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,941 mi
Last recorded71,941 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTC 255S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 71,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,699 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,182 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 69,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 69,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 69,543 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

corrosion sills

Fail 9 Mar 2009 69,543 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

corrosion sills

Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,525 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

offside and nearside sill

offside rear spring weak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 69,444 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

offside and nearside sills

Fail 28 Feb 2007 69,444 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

offside and nearside sills

Pass 23 Feb 2006 69,226 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

oil leak

sills offside and nearsided corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2006 69,226 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

offside and nearside sills

oil leak

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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STC 255S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 STC 255S, 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 STC 255S registered?

STC 255S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 March 1978.

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