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AWL 427V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,198 mi
Last recorded38,198 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWL 427V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,198 miles

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, various oil leaks

Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,835 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

long handbrake travel.brake pedal damp.rear sidelamps dull.fuel cap seal worn.rear exhaust mounting poor.rear springs worn and corroding.

rear carb damp.

Fail 9 Jun 2009 37,835 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

long handbrake travel.brake pedal damp.rear sidelamps dull.fuel cap seal worn.rear exhaust mounting poor.rear springs worn and corroding.

rear carb damp.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,619 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear carb damp rear sidelamps dull rear exhaust mounting poor

Pass 31 May 2006 37,344 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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AWL 427V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AWL 427V, 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 AWL 427V registered?

AWL 427V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 22 October 1979.

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