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XTA 183S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

1,671 mi
Last recorded1,671 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTA 183S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 1,671 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 1,512 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 1,040 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 505 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear offside suspension check strap broken

Pass 16 Oct 2012 368 miles

rear exhaust mounting poor

various patches welded to underbody

Fail 11 Oct 2011 189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

exhaust mounts cracked

hole in floor were wing joins both sides

washers poor

Pass 11 Oct 2011 189 miles

exhaust mounts cracked

hole in floor were wing joins both sides

washers poor

Pass 16 Oct 2010 20 miles

slight split n/s wiper blade

Fail 16 Oct 2010 20 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight split n/s wiper blade

Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,961 miles

1) LIGHT SWITCH DIDN'T WORK FIRST TIME OKAY AFTER USE 2) HEATER VALVE LEAKING 3) O/S/F TYRE CRACK IN SIDE WALL 4)O/S/R AXLE STRAP BROKEN 5) STEERING COLOMN LOWER BUSH WORN

Pass 31 Oct 2008 99,738 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 99,689 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

small holes in front of floor not effecting brakes or steering

Pass 16 Oct 2007 99,689 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

small holes in front of floor not effecting brakes or steering

Pass 18 Oct 2006 99,565 miles

both 'a' pillar lower attachments corroded not effecting brakes or steering

n/s/r rear axle support strap weak

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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XTA 183S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XTA 183S, 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 XTA 183S?

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What year was XTA 183S registered?

XTA 183S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 April 1978.

Is XTA 183S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTA 183S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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