MOT Status
Mileage
45,472 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
h/c just meet requirements
o/s/r tyre in very poor condition.cracking very badly
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XKE 585S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 XKE 585S, 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 XKE 585S?
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What year was XKE 585S registered?
XKE 585S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 March 1978.
Is XKE 585S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XKE 585S shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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