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XUJ 28S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,739 mi
Last recorded71,739 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUJ 28S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 71,739 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 71,351 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 70,407 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 69,599 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 68,477 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 68,477 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,108 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 65,470 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 65,470 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear all (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,686 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,632 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,347 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 61,376 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,808 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 59,597 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,470 miles

nearside front wheelbearing has slight freeplay

slight freeplay in nearside lower trunion

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,683 miles

slight wear in steering rack

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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XUJ 28S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XUJ 28S, 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 XUJ 28S registered?

XUJ 28S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 May 1978.

Is XUJ 28S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUJ 28S shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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