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STD 580S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,803 mi
Last recorded4,803 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTD 580S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 4,803 miles

both outer sills to floor corroding

chassis brake pipe corroding

exhaust centre bracket broken

front brake discs corroding

nearside wing mirror missing

Fail 19 May 2015 4,803 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 4,290 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2014 4,284 miles

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)

Fail 29 May 2013 3,203 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 3,203 miles

long travel on hand brake lever

Pass 23 Apr 2011 3,203 miles

long travel on handbrake

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 23 Apr 2011 3,203 miles

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.

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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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

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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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