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XRY 534S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,931 mi
Last recorded41,931 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRY 534S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 41,931 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,391 miles

slight noise nearside front hub

slight play offside front lower trunion

Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,995 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all fuel lines perrishing

both front tyres perrished and cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,588 miles

front tyres perrished and cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2013 39,588 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front tyres perrished and cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,549 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,496 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 39,453 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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XRY 534S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XRY 534S, 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

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What year was XRY 534S registered?

XRY 534S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is XRY 534S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRY 534S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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