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AVE 678V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,697 mi
Last recorded59,697 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVE 678V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 59,697 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 59,696 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,600 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 59,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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AVE 678V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AVE 678V, 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 AVE 678V registered?

AVE 678V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 23 August 1979.

Is AVE 678V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVE 678V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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