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AKM 49T

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

50,321 mi
Last recorded50,321 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKM 49T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,321 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 50,313 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,996 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 41,994 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 55,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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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AKM 49T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 AKM 49T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKM 49T registered?

AKM 49T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 12 August 1978.

Is AKM 49T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKM 49T shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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