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XNK 250S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,688 mi
Last recorded12,688 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNK 250S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 12,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 12,493 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 11,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 11,177 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 11,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 May 2015 11,135 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2015 11,135 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2014 107,787 miles

155/80/R13/79T. All 6mm.

Fail 22 May 2014 10,779 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

155/80/R13/79T. All 6mm.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 10,388 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 10,293 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 9,048 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 7,689 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 6,419 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 6,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 5,514 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 5,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 5,374 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 5,369 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2007 3,245 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 2,011 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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XNK 250S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XNK 250S, 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 XNK 250S registered?

XNK 250S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 24 January 1978.

Is XNK 250S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNK 250S shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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