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XEA 504S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,977 mi
Last recorded57,977 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEA 504S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,977 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 57,977 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 57,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s front shocks weak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,674 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 56,674 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,453 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,455 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 51,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,592 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 48,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,453 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight wear in nearside front king pin

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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XEA 504S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XEA 504S, 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 XEA 504S registered?

XEA 504S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is XEA 504S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEA 504S shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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