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XKN 803S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,013 mi
Last recorded32,013 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKN 803S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,013 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,803 miles

Nearside stearing slight play

Rear spring hanger rear bushes

Fail 16 Aug 2016 31,803 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven 48/ percent (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside stearing slight play

Rear spring hanger rear bushes

Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,612 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 31,288 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 31,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,710 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S/F king pin slight play

Fail 5 Aug 2013 30,709 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S/F king pin slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,044 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 30,044 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,315 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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XKN 803S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XKN 803S, 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.

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What year was XKN 803S registered?

XKN 803S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 June 1978.

Is XKN 803S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKN 803S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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