MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer sleeve (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel steering wheel boss loose (2.1.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer sleeve (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer sleeve (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle underbody has various amounts of surface corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle underbody has various amounts of surface corrosion
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
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XVW 135S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 XVW 135S, 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 XVW 135S registered?
XVW 135S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 February 1978.
Is XVW 135S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XVW 135S shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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