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XUF 545T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

42,928 mi
Last recorded42,928 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUF 545T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 42,928 miles

underside surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2016 42,920 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 42,920 miles

underside surface corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2015 42,917 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

underside surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2012 42,822 miles

O/S & N/S outer sill's starting to corrode

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,994 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 41,994 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear valance corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,771 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 40,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,964 miles

Floor pan corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2009 34,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Floor pan corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,083 miles

slight judder to front brakes

washer poor operation

Fail 7 Aug 2008 32,986 miles

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

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

slight judder to front brakes

washer poor operation

Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,257 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 31,257 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 31,234 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside front floor corroded

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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XUF 545T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XUF 545T, 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 XUF 545T registered?

XUF 545T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 15 August 1978.

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