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AVP 888T

1979 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,651 mi
Last recorded90,651 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVP 888T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 90,651 miles

front bump stops missing

Fail 21 Jul 2012 90,636 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bump stops missing

Pass 30 Jul 2011 90,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front crossmember under radiator is corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2011 90,544 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front crossmember under radiator is corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 90,524 miles

front inner valance corodded

osf floor to sill slightley corodded

Fail 4 Jul 2009 90,524 miles

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

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

front inner valance holled and corroded

n/s/r roadspring has a spring retaning bracket broken

Pass 3 Jul 2008 89,693 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 87,600 miles

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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AVP 888T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in White 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 AVP 888T, 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 AVP 888T registered?

AVP 888T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 June 1979.

Is AVP 888T safe to buy?

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