MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INER STEERING RACK JOINTS
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VED 298S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White 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 VED 298S, 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.
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What year was VED 298S registered?
VED 298S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 January 1978.
Is VED 298S safe to buy?
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