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SWH 524S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,978 mi
Last recorded74,978 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWH 524S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 74,978 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,510 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 73,510 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inner wheel arches & floors (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 75,167 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inner wheel arches & floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 73,357 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 73,357 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 May 2014 73,066 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,066 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 72,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake travels a long way

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,975 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 71,975 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,473 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 71,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 71,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 70,744 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 70,557 miles

front panel corroded

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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SWH 524S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SWH 524S, 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 SWH 524S registered?

SWH 524S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 June 1978.

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