MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,803 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both outer sills to floor corroding
chassis brake pipe corroding
exhaust centre bracket broken
front brake discs corroding
nearside wing mirror missing
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both outer sills to floor corroding
chassis brake pipe corroding
exhaust centre bracket broken
front brake discs corroding
nearside wing mirror missing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
long travel on hand brake lever
long travel on hand brake lever
long travel on handbrake
nearside front tyre perishing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
long travel on handbrake
nearside front tyre perishing
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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STD 580S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 STD 580S, 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 STD 580S?
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What year was STD 580S registered?
STD 580S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 May 1978.
Is STD 580S safe to buy?
The MOT history for STD 580S shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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