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AHL 208T

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,552 mi
Last recorded30,552 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHL 208T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 30,552 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 29,782 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 29,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 29,635 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 29,631 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in nearside front joint

slight play in offside front joint

Fail 28 Jul 2016 29,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,091 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 29,091 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,539 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 28,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 27,648 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 27,424 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 27,053 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 26,661 miles

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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AHL 208T is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AHL 208T, 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 AHL 208T registered?

AHL 208T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is AHL 208T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHL 208T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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