MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
AS VT32393051417241
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
1/ slight play in steering rack †2/ wiper switch worn
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
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THE 256S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 THE 256S, 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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How do I check the history of THE 256S?
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What year was THE 256S registered?
THE 256S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 January 1978.
Is THE 256S safe to buy?
The MOT history for THE 256S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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