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TOH 231S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Maroon Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,899 mi
Last recorded5,899 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOH 231S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 5,899 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 5,189 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 6,715 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 3,560 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 2,346 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 1,603 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 1,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 512 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 98,549 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,075 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 96,023 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 95,450 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,403 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 95,403 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 95,390 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 95,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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TOH 231S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Maroon with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TOH 231S, 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 TOH 231S?

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What year was TOH 231S registered?

TOH 231S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 January 1978.

Is TOH 231S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOH 231S shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TOH 231S have outstanding finance?

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