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ACD 134B

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,006 mi
Last recorded28,006 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACD 134B
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 28,006 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,948 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

horn deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2014 27,934 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

horn deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,752 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 27,752 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 May 2011 27,664 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 27,664 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 27,486 miles

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

O/S inner rack joint slight play

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play N/S king pin

Pass 14 May 2009 27,486 miles

O/S inner rack joint slight play

Slight play N/S king pin

Pass 13 May 2008 27,264 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ACD 134B is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ACD 134B, 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.

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What year was ACD 134B registered?

ACD 134B is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 June 1979.

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