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AFW 66S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,493 mi
Last recorded40,493 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFW 66S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 40,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak gearbox. ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 39,440 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,439 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 39,439 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,145 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 49,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,852 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,438 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,006 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,888 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,412 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 37,412 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,190 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 37,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 36,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,821 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,565 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 35,565 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AFW 66S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AFW 66S, 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 AFW 66S registered?

AFW 66S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 May 1978.

Is AFW 66S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFW 66S shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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