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AUK 132T

1979 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

5,690 mi
Last recorded5,690 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUK 132T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 5,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 5,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 2,228 miles

their is anoise in the right front suspension no visual wear

Fail 19 Feb 2018 2,228 miles

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

miner play in stearing rackalso noise in right front suspension no evedent wear found

Pass 20 Feb 2017 26 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 8 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 97,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 95,827 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,525 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 94,757 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 94,757 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 93,832 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 93,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 93,233 miles

slight play to offside front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jun 2011 93,225 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

slight play to offside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2010 92,662 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 92,230 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 92,230 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 92,042 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 May 2008 92,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 91,444 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 91,444 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 90,274 miles

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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AUK 132T is a 1979 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AUK 132T, 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.

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What year was AUK 132T registered?

AUK 132T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 19 April 1979.

Is AUK 132T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUK 132T shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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