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XHE 200T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,767 mi
Last recorded46,767 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHE 200T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,767 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,968 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 44,714 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 44,706 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,202 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,231 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 42,896 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre has slight perishing on side wall

Fail 25 May 2011 42,896 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre has slight perishing on side wall

Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,825 miles

Battery insecure

customer advised nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls perished and slight cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2007 42,825 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

customer advised nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls perished and slight cracking

Pass 3 May 2006 41,963 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 41,946 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XHE 200T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHE 200T, 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 XHE 200T?

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What year was XHE 200T registered?

XHE 200T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 August 1978.

Is XHE 200T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHE 200T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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