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ACJ 300V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,907 mi
Last recorded71,907 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACJ 300V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 71,907 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,820 miles

Leak of hydraulic fluid from area of clutch slave cylinder.

windscreen washer output poor

Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,536 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,096 miles

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 71,096 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 70,279 miles

brake warning lite on

ns stearing rack gator perrished + in poor condishion

osr flour pan starting to corrode

Fail 10 Jan 2015 70,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

ns stearing rack gator perrished + in poor condishion

osr flour pan starting to corrode

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,994 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,883 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 69,579 miles

exhaust poorly fitted

h/brake travel hi

Fail 28 Apr 2010 69,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

exhaust poorly fitted

h/brake travel hi

Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,201 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 69,161 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 68,351 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 67,635 miles

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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ACJ 300V 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 73.3%.

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 ACJ 300V, 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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ACJ 300V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 August 1979.

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