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GLB 878N

1974 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,401 mi
Last recorded42,401 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1974 MG Midget 150057,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLB 878N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,401 miles

nearside and offside rear inner wings corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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 shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

drive door handle slightly loose

front to rear suspension bushes perishing

nearside and offside rear tyre perished heavily

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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GLB 878N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 57,731 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GLB 878N, 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 52 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 GLB 878N registered?

GLB 878N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 November 1974.

Is GLB 878N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLB 878N shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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