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XGY 67S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,349 mi
Last recorded52,349 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGY 67S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 52,349 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 50,494 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 50,494 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 48,622 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 48,621 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 46,819 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Apr 2021 46,816 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 45,526 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Nearside Front steering gaiter perished and cracking

both front track rod end dust covers perished and cracking

both rear brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,313 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 6 Aug 2012 45,304 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,846 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,770 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 44,403 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,403 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,399 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,959 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,495 miles

n/s outer sill has slight surface corrosion.

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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XGY 67S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XGY 67S, 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 XGY 67S registered?

XGY 67S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 May 1978.

Is XGY 67S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGY 67S shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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