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VAE 494T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,532 mi
Last recorded71,532 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAE 494T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,532 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,273 miles

n/s/f lower arm-outer bush worn with play

n/s/r spring mount corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing is slightly noisey

o/s rad/hose leaking coolant

rear diff prop shaft u.j has slight play

rear exhaust rubber mount in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,100 miles

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 7 Jul 2012 70,716 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 70,680 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,808 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 67,906 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 67,906 miles

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 67,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,204 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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VAE 494T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VAE 494T, 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 VAE 494T registered?

VAE 494T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 November 1978.

Is VAE 494T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAE 494T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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