MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Oil leak
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)
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)
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
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.
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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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.
Is STS 916S safe to buy?
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