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XDP 363T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,136 mi
Last recorded40,136 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDP 363T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 40,136 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 39,976 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 39,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,735 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 39,722 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 39,693 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 39,669 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 39,666 miles

All direction indicators not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 39,649 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 39,636 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 39,588 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 39,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 39,526 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,446 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 39,446 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,381 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,323 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 39,245 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,245 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 26 May 2009 39,221 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 39,092 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,850 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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XDP 363T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XDP 363T, 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 XDP 363T registered?

XDP 363T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is XDP 363T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDP 363T shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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