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XSO 918S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,580 mi
Last recorded87,580 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSO 918S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 87,580 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 87,579 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 87,365 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 87,365 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,249 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,819 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 86,812 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cut but not showing cords

Fail 17 Mar 2011 86,812 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres cut on tread surface but not showing cord

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,605 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/slight lift o/s front stub axle M ONITOR

Fail 11 Sep 2009 36,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/slight lift o/s front stub axle M ONITOR

Pass 26 Jul 2008 85,794 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 85,518 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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XSO 918S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XSO 918S, 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 XSO 918S registered?

XSO 918S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 March 1978.

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