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AUJ 377T

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,091 mi
Last recorded87,091 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUJ 377T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 87,091 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner wing outside area

Fail 2 Oct 2023 87,086 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wing outside area

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,835 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 86,121 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 86,118 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 85,877 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 85,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 85,807 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 85,793 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

body and chassis corrosion

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

play in n/s/f kingpin

rear flexi brake hose perrishing

Pass 4 May 2007 84,786 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 84,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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AUJ 377T is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUJ 377T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AUJ 377T registered?

AUJ 377T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is AUJ 377T safe to buy?

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