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THE 841S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,651 mi
Last recorded24,651 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHE 841S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2016 24,651 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 85,150 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 84,806 miles

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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THE 841S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 841S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of THE 841S?

You can check the full history of THE 841S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was THE 841S registered?

THE 841S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is THE 841S safe to buy?

The MOT history for THE 841S shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does THE 841S have outstanding finance?

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