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APL 376T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,231 mi
Last recorded81,231 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPL 376T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,231 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar bracket bent

o/s/f rubber bump stop broken up and loose

Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,109 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 80,983 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 80,983 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 80,827 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 80,156 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight play in lower steering colunm bush

Pass 30 May 2006 79,398 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 79,398 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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APL 376T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 APL 376T, 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

How do I check the history of APL 376T?

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What year was APL 376T registered?

APL 376T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 January 1979.

Is APL 376T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APL 376T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does APL 376T have outstanding finance?

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