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ARD 681T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,097 mi
Last recorded49,097 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARD 681T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 49,097 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,095 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,095 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,021 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,935 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,709 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 48,724 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,616 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 48,616 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,608 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,435 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 48,090 miles

Nearside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,885 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,733 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 47,136 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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ARD 681T 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 80%.

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 ARD 681T, 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 ARD 681T registered?

ARD 681T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 27 April 1979.

Is ARD 681T safe to buy?

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