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STS 916S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,115 mi
Last recorded87,115 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTS 916S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,115 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 87,115 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,791 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 86,376 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,282 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2014 86,280 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 85,495 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 85,027 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,816 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,313 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 83,456 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE ALMOST TOO EXCESS.

N/S REAR SPRING SHACKLE BUSHES DETERIORATED ALMOST TOO EXCESS.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER ALMOST AT THE END OF ITS WORKING TRAVEL

SOME PLAY ON N/S FRONT LOWER TRUNION

Pass 11 Sep 2008 82,564 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 80,862 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 80,852 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT FOOTWELLS CORRODED AND HOLLED TO EXCESS.

EXHAUST REAR MOUNT.(HAVE A LOOK)

N/S AND O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ARMS HAVE PLAY.

N/S FRONT SEATBELT PRESCRIBED AREA CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS.

O/S REAR LEAF SPRING SHACKLE BUSHES DETERIORATING.

Pass 9 May 2006 80,635 miles

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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STS 916S 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 80%.

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 STS 916S, 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 STS 916S registered?

STS 916S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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