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TOP 575S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,250 mi
Last recorded5,250 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOP 575S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 5,250 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 5,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2009 5,104 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 2,924 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 2,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 2,480 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 2,136 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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TOP 575S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TOP 575S, 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 TOP 575S?

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What year was TOP 575S registered?

TOP 575S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 January 1978.

Is TOP 575S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOP 575S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TOP 575S have outstanding finance?

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