MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,969 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front valance is corroded but not part of the structure of the vehicle
no rear fog light fitted not required for this year
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front discs pitted and corroded
front valance is corroded but not a part of the stucture of the vehicle
no rear fog light fitted not required for this year
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
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XWF 481T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 XWF 481T, 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 XWF 481T registered?
XWF 481T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is XWF 481T safe to buy?
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