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XHV 962T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,145 mi
Last recorded24,145 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHV 962T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 24,145 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 24,145 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,875 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 23,875 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2009 23,749 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 23,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 23,474 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 23,474 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,739 miles

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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XHV 962T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XHV 962T, 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 XHV 962T registered?

XHV 962T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is XHV 962T safe to buy?

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