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ADW 234T

1979 MG Midget

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,690 mi
Last recorded44,690 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADW 234T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 44,690 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter condition.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 May 2016 44,684 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter condition.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,547 miles

Both rear leaf spring back bushes perishing

Offside rear axle strap broken

Fail 4 Apr 2014 44,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear leaf spring back bushes perishing

Offside rear axle strap broken

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,533 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,244 miles

front to rear fuel line slightly corroded

slight play in n/s/f hub

slight play in o/s/f hub

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2011 44,244 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front to rear fuel line slightly corroded

slight play in n/s/f hub

slight play in o/s/f hub

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,969 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 43,961 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,299 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 43,299 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 41,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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ADW 234T is a 1979 MG Midget in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ADW 234T, 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 ADW 234T registered?

ADW 234T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is ADW 234T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADW 234T shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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