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AJR 918V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,264 mi
Last recorded61,264 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
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

RegistrationAJR 918V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 61,264 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

hand brake travel

seat belt anchor points fitted wrong way roung

Fail 10 Feb 2025 61,264 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

hand brake travel

seat belt anchor points fitted wrong way roung

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached trunion bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2006 56,881 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 56,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

slight play in n\s and o\s kingpins

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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AJR 918V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AJR 918V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJR 918V registered?

AJR 918V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is AJR 918V safe to buy?

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