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XRF 656S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

45,136 mi
Last recorded45,136 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRF 656S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,136 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2011 45,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,538 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 43,538 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,583 miles

corrosion to rear panel close to rear spring mounting but not within 30cm.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 42,583 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to rear panel close to rear spring mounting but not within 30cm.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,215 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,075 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 42,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,530 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 41,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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XRF 656S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XRF 656S, 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 XRF 656S?

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What year was XRF 656S registered?

XRF 656S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 March 1978.

Is XRF 656S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRF 656S shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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