MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,978 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
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)
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
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)
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
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
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)
front panel corroded
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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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.
Is SWH 524S safe to buy?
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