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AOE 649T

1979 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,514 mi
Last recorded47,514 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOE 649T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,514 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 47,514 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack has slight play

Rear baffles loose in rear exhaust box.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 46,147 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive co 6.34% adjusted to3.02% (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack has slight play

Rear baffles loose in rear exhaust box.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,928 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,650 miles

near side front steering rack has slight play in inner tie rod. baffles loose in rear exhaust box.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 11 Apr 2013 39,796 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,809 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,575 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,554 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,339 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 33,117 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 33,117 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,218 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 32,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,001 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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AOE 649T is a 1979 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AOE 649T, 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

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What year was AOE 649T registered?

AOE 649T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 27 April 1979.

Is AOE 649T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOE 649T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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