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XEV 472S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,064 mi
Last recorded78,064 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEV 472S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 78,064 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 78,052 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement brake pedal (1.1.15 (e))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,033 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 78,014 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2020 77,912 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,901 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2014 77,884 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

offside front brake sticky

rear brakes sticky

Pass 27 Sep 2010 77,849 miles

rear brakes slightly sticky

Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,799 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 77,457 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 77,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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XEV 472S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XEV 472S, 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 XEV 472S registered?

XEV 472S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 30 January 1978.

Is XEV 472S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEV 472S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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