MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,941 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
corrosion sills
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
Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
offside and nearside sill
offside rear spring weak
Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
offside and nearside sills
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
Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
oil leak
sills offside and nearsided corrosion
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is STC 255S safe to buy?
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