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AMP 814T

1979 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

72,582 mi
Last recorded72,582 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMP 814T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 72,582 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 72,582 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,578 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 72,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 72,576 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 72,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 72,515 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 72,510 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 72,506 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,448 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 72,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 72,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2014 72,408 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 72,399 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,385 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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AMP 814T is a 1979 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 AMP 814T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AMP 814T?

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What year was AMP 814T registered?

AMP 814T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 21 June 1979.

Is AMP 814T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMP 814T shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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