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XOJ 199T

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,270 mi
Last recorded50,270 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOJ 199T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,270 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 901 miles

handbrake high

Fail 14 May 2009 901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake high

Pass 15 May 2008 87,171 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 85,507 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 85,498 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

horn intermitant

Pass 12 May 2006 85,179 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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XOJ 199T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 XOJ 199T, 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

How do I check the history of XOJ 199T?

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What year was XOJ 199T registered?

XOJ 199T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is XOJ 199T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOJ 199T shows 7 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.

Does XOJ 199T have outstanding finance?

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