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ARA 117A

1979 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,672 mi
Last recorded57,672 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 117A
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 57,672 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 57,288 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 42,528 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 42,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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ARA 117A is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 ARA 117A, 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 ARA 117A?

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What year was ARA 117A registered?

ARA 117A is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is ARA 117A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARA 117A shows 4 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 ARA 117A have outstanding finance?

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