MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,336 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Oil leak ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
reverse lights not working
vehicle in " very good" condition for age
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Lower Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
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)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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?
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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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