MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,434 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
advise n/s/f chassis leg corroion
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
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SWL 288T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 SWL 288T, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of SWL 288T?
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What year was SWL 288T registered?
SWL 288T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1979.
Is SWL 288T safe to buy?
The MOT history for SWL 288T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SWL 288T have outstanding finance?
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