1978 MG Midget 1500 1.5L Petrol · LBV 161T
1978 MG Midget 1500 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1978. Recorded mileage 27,262 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG MIDGET 1500
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 1492cc
LBV 161T Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 27,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LBV 161T Mileage History
- 19/06/202426,958 mi
- 03/09/202527,262 mi+304 mi
Average of roughly 252 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
LBV 161T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Mg Midget 1500 (LBV 161T) between June 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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