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XKU 960T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,404 mi
Last recorded88,404 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKU 960T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,208 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 87,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 86,338 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front k/pins on limit for wear

long term standing eveident

Pass 21 Jun 2010 86,338 miles

front k/pins on limit for wear

long term standing eveident

Pass 16 Jul 2008 85,900 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 85,900 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE LOWER KING PIN ( BORDER LINE PASS)

insufient weld on offside outer sill to floor ( BUT NOT MOT FAIL)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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XKU 960T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XKU 960T, 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 XKU 960T registered?

XKU 960T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 September 1978.

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The MOT history for XKU 960T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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