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AAK 738T

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,429 mi
Last recorded77,429 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAK 738T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 77,429 miles

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 22 Feb 2016 77,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch next to shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch next to shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,429 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 77,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,430 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 77,429 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,989 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 76,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 76,984 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight movement in offside top king pin bush

Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,257 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 67,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 66,530 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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AAK 738T is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAK 738T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AAK 738T registered?

AAK 738T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 5 March 1979.

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