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AAW 839

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

63,933 mi
Last recorded63,933 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAW 839
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 63,933 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 62,666 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 61,387 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 59,870 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,517 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 57,714 miles

Nearside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,876 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,541 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 53,942 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,032 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,538 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,535 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,985 miles

Both rear main brake pipes corroded slightly

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Nearside front tyre cracking slightly

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracking

Slight corrosion to offside front floor

Slight play in both front king pins

Slight play in both lower trunions

Fail 24 Jan 2013 45,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both front brake flexi ferrules corroded

Both rear main brake pipes corroded slightly

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside headlamp slightly low

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracking

Slight corrosion to offside front floor

Slight play in both front king pins

Slight play in both lower trunions

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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AAW 839 is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 AAW 839, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAW 839?

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What year was AAW 839 registered?

AAW 839 is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 August 1979.

Is AAW 839 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAW 839 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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