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AOX 525T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,121 mi
Last recorded96,121 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOX 525T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 96,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 96,110 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 96,097 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 96,081 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 96,061 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 95,895 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 95,881 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 95,867 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 93,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in nearside and offside stering rack arms

Fail 19 May 2011 93,705 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in nearside and offside stering rack arms

Pass 12 Jun 2010 93,464 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 93,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 May 2008 93,370 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 93,370 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 93,354 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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AOX 525T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AOX 525T, 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 AOX 525T registered?

AOX 525T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 22 June 1979.

Is AOX 525T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOX 525T shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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