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XNC 97S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,028 mi
Last recorded93,028 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNC 97S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 93,028 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside front inner wing brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside steering rack has slight free play in inner joint

Offside steering rack has slight free play in inner joint

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavy corrosion in places

Fail 30 Oct 2021 93,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside front inner wing brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside steering rack has slight free play in inner joint

Offside steering rack has slight free play in inner joint

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavy corrosion in places

Pass 22 Oct 2020 92,947 miles

rear propshaft joint has slight wear

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside nearside floor corroded

offside nearside front inner wings corroded

offside rear inner wing corroded

offside track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2019 92,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front inner wing slight corrosion

propshaft rear joint slight freeplay

Pass 19 Oct 2018 92,556 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

offside front inner wing corroded

offside rear inner wing corroded

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 8 Oct 2018 92,554 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

offside front inner wing corroded

offside rear inner wing corroded

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 30 Sep 2017 92,387 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

offside rear inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2016 92,263 miles

front brakes slight binding

front number plate slight damage

front panel and inner wings slight corrosion

offside and nearside rear leaf spring rear bushes slight deteriation

steering rack slight freeplay

Pass 19 Sep 2015 92,130 miles

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

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on offside front inner wing

Pass 27 Sep 2014 91,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bumper cross member corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside front tyre outter wall slight perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing also slight damage to outter wall and slight damage to rim

offside and nearside steering rack slight freeplay

offside front inner wing slight corrosion

offside front tyre outter wall slight perishing

offside outter top sills slight corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2013 91,506 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front inner wings corroded

nearside rear tyre on 2nn and cracks in walls and tread

offside outter headlight surround corroded

offside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm and cracks in walls and tread

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2013 91,504 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front coil springs corroded

both front inner wings corroded

nearside rear tyre on 2nn and cracks in walls and tread

offside outter headlight surround corroded

offside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm and cracks in walls and tread

slight wear in steering rack

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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XNC 97S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XNC 97S, 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 XNC 97S registered?

XNC 97S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 30 March 1978.

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