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AHC 655V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,859 mi
Last recorded8,859 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHC 655V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 8,859 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 8,732 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 8,562 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 8,551 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 8,551 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 8,537 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 8,048 miles

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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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AHC 655V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AHC 655V, 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 AHC 655V registered?

AHC 655V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is AHC 655V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHC 655V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AHC 655V have outstanding finance?

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