MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,675 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
previous welded patch repairs in numerous places covered in underseal - appear sound
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
previous welded patch repairs in numerous places covered in underseal - appear sound
all patch repairs appear sound but covered in underseal
exhaust centre rubber mounting broken - system still adequately supported
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
all patch repairs appear sound but covered in underseal
exhaust centre rubber mounting broken - system still adequately supported
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
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ARF 779T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 ARF 779T, 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.
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What year was ARF 779T registered?
ARF 779T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 May 1979.
Is ARF 779T safe to buy?
The MOT history for ARF 779T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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