MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
front brakes slight binding
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
front brakes slight binding
rear exhaust rusty and repaired
slight play in n/s and o/s front king pin thrust
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Surface corrosion to front suspension components
Underbody & brake pipes unsealed
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Surface corrosion to front suspension components
Underbody and brake pipes heavily undersealed
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Heavy surface corrosion on all suspension components.
Heavy surface corrosion on underbody panels.
N/S/R brake backplate has surface corrosion.
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Heavy surface corrosion on all suspension components.
Heavy surface corrosion on underbody panels.
N/S/R brake backplate has surface corrosion.
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Fuel hose to pump perished.
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Rear exhaust mount perished
Vehicle underside corroded.
Wiper blades starting to deteriorate
Fuel hose to pump perished.
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear exhaust mount perished
Vehicle underside corroded.
Wiper blades starting to deteriorate
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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XCN 870T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 XCN 870T, 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 47 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 XCN 870T registered?
XCN 870T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 28 April 1979.
Is XCN 870T safe to buy?
The MOT history for XCN 870T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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