MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,178 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
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?
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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.
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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?
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