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XTV 793S

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

82,611 mi
Last recorded82,611 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTV 793S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,611 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil Leak rear differential

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2017 82,405 miles

nearside /offside front floors corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2016 82,395 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear spring clamp distorted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyrer sidewall age cracked

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint propshaft cuplink has wear in U J (2.4.G.4b)

scratches on nearside of screen

Fail 29 Dec 2015 82,395 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level reservoir feed pipe leaking fluid (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear spring clamp distorted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyrer sidewall age cracked

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint propshaft cuplink has wear in U J (2.4.G.4b)

scratches on nearside of screen

Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,075 miles

cracks on offside rear tyre sidewall

nearside rear leaf sring clamps deteriorated

scratches on nearside of windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,770 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 81,689 miles

hand brake cable flexable support worn

nearside front shock absorber arm travel rubber stop badly worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,428 miles

n/s/f screen scuff damaged

o/s/f lower trunion slight play

o/s/f steering rack noisy

Fail 27 Sep 2011 81,425 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f screen scuff damaged

o/s/f lower trunion slight play

o/s/f steering rack noisy

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,961 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 80,961 miles

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

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

small cracks on off side front brake hose

Pass 23 Sep 2009 80,720 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 80,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,398 miles

handbrake cable support on rear axle is worn

scratches on windscreen

slight end float on rear propshaft universal joint

Pass 27 Mar 2008 80,152 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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XTV 793S 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 XTV 793S, 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 XTV 793S registered?

XTV 793S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 July 1978.

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The MOT history for XTV 793S 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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