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XAX 121T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,766 mi
Last recorded80,766 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAX 121T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 80,766 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 80,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle / Rear of hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension lever arm body mounting bolts slightly loose and has slight movement

Pass 20 May 2022 80,591 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 80,152 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 80,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 78,931 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 78,656 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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)

Pass 3 May 2017 78,406 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 May 2017 78,406 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,097 miles

both rear exhaust mountings in poor condition/split

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight lift in both front king pins

Fail 24 Apr 2014 77,663 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 tyres have cracking inside treads

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 24 May 2012 77,663 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

exhaust rubbers cracking

Fail 24 May 2012 77,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

exhaust rubbers cracking

water leak from radiator area

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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XAX 121T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XAX 121T, 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 XAX 121T registered?

XAX 121T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is XAX 121T safe to buy?

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