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ATH 599T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,734 mi
Last recorded55,734 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATH 599T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 55,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 55,330 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 54,272 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 52,695 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2018 52,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,923 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 51,923 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

welding repairs coverd in thick underseal

Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pay in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Previous repairs and underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,664 miles

underside of vehicle under sealed

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside passenger footwell slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front valance slightly corroded under vehicle

passenger foot well bulkhead corroded

underside of vehicle under sealed obscuring some items

Fail 19 Jul 2013 62,107 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front valance slightly corroded under vehicle

passenger foot well bulkhead corroded

underside of vehicle under sealed obscuring some items

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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ATH 599T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ATH 599T, 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 ATH 599T registered?

ATH 599T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is ATH 599T safe to buy?

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