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AJO 650V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

38,966 mi
Last recorded38,966 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJO 650V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 38,966 miles

Inadequate weld repairs to axle strap mounts on rear axle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 38,966 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inadequate weld repairs to axle strap mounts on rear axle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 38,961 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Forward spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Inadequate weld repairs to axle strap mounting points on rear axle

Locking tab missing from nearside top kingpin nut

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 38,511 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 38,463 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,976 miles

play in nsf rack end

play in osf rack end

Fail 4 Jul 2013 36,971 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in nsf rack end

play in osf rack end

Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,935 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,734 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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AJO 650V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AJO 650V, 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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AJO 650V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 October 1979.

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