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AWU 495K

1979 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,081 mi
Last recorded94,081 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 495K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,081 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 93,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 924,362 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 91,975 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 91,975 miles

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 51,066 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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AWU 495K is a 1979 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AWU 495K, 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

How do I check the history of AWU 495K?

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What year was AWU 495K registered?

AWU 495K is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 13 July 1979.

Is AWU 495K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWU 495K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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