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XLU 710S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,178 mi
Last recorded1,178 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLU 710S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 1,178 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 1,178 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 98,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing Trunion Bush has slight play. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 May 2016 98,136 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Bulkhead (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing Trunion Bush has slight play. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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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XLU 710S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XLU 710S, 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 XLU 710S registered?

XLU 710S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 February 1978.

Is XLU 710S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLU 710S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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