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XFD 310S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,919 mi
Last recorded61,919 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFD 310S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 61,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2023 61,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 59,023 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 57,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 55,528 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,008 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 55,006 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,613 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 54,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 53,742 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2015 53,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2014 53,305 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2013 52,906 miles

offside front tyre slightly perrished

Pass 21 May 2012 52,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre perrished on sidewall

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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XFD 310S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XFD 310S, 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

How do I check the history of XFD 310S?

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What year was XFD 310S registered?

XFD 310S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 February 1978.

Is XFD 310S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFD 310S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XFD 310S have outstanding finance?

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