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XVN 760T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,336 mi
Last recorded67,336 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVN 760T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 67,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

o/s parking brake performance is lower than the n/s,, recommend check

reverse lights not working

washer pump noise, jets weak,, recommend attention

wipers, slow in operation

Fail 17 Jun 2024 67,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

o/s parking brake performance is lower than the n/s,, recommend check

parking brake performance only just meets MOT min requirements,, recommend check

reverse lights not working

Pass 18 May 2018 67,105 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

reverse lights not working

vehicle in " very good" condition for age

Fail 18 May 2018 67,105 miles

Fuel hose leaking carb hoses (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

reverse lights not working

vehicle in " very good" condition for age

Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,834 miles

Oil leak minor ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s reverse light not working

o/s rear foot and handbrake performances, slightly lower than n/s

Fail 8 Jun 2017 66,832 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak minor ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s reverse light not working

o/s rear foot and handbrake performances lower than n/s

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise, handbrake travel

minor oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2016 66,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise, handbrake travel

minor oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2014 65,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front chassis/body member corroded and holed,, recommend repair

offside front shock absorber has reduced damping affect

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front chassis/body member corroded and holed, recommend repair

offside front shock absorber has slightly reduced damping affect

vehicle in "very good" condition

Fail 23 May 2013 65,571 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front chassis/body member corroded and holed. recommend attention

offside front shock absorber, slightly reduced damping effect

vehicle in "very good " general condition

Pass 29 May 2012 65,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front chassis/body member corroded and hoiled, strongly recommend repair

Fail 28 May 2012 65,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front chassis/body member corroded and hoiled, strongly recommend repair

Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust emissions, hc reading high at idle, ok at 2000rpm

Fail 10 Jun 2011 64,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust emissions, hc reading high at idle, ok at 2000rpm

Pass 18 Jun 2010 63,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 63,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 63,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 63,523 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 63,523 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XVN 760T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XVN 760T, 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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XVN 760T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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