1978 MG Midget 1.5L Petrol · GHO 889S
1978 MG Midget (1.5L, petrol). First registered 21/02/1978. Recorded mileage 43,311 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG MIDGET
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 1491cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
GHO 889S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 43,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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GHO 889S Mileage History
- 20/07/202242,655 mi
- 31/07/202342,867 mi+212 mi
- 22/08/202342,870 mi+3 mi
- 19/07/202443,011 mi+141 mi
- 09/07/202543,311 mi+300 mi
Average of roughly 221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GHO 889S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Mg Midget (GHO 889S) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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