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USJ 11S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

100,937 mi
Last recorded100,937 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSJ 11S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 100,937 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 100,619 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 99,845 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 97,944 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 96,108 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 96,108 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,168 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,523 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,630 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,350 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,563 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 87,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 86,048 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 84,848 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 84,337 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 82,886 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 80,916 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 79,172 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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USJ 11S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 USJ 11S, 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

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What year was USJ 11S registered?

USJ 11S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is USJ 11S safe to buy?

The MOT history for USJ 11S shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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