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BAU 599T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,083 mi
Last recorded96,083 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAU 599T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 96,083 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 95,718 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 95,370 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 94,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 94,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 94,213 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 93,616 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,090 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 92,304 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 91,242 miles

Advise:front valance corroding

Advise:front wipers x2 smear

Advise:oil leaks

Advise:slight play in king pins front x2

Advise:slight play in steereing rack

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 91,242 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Advise:both rear tyres 2mm tread

Advise:front valance corroding

Advise:front wipers x2 smear

Advise:oil leaks

Advise:slight play in king pins front x2

Advise:slight play in steereing rack

Pass 24 May 2007 91,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 91,051 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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BAU 599T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BAU 599T, 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 BAU 599T registered?

BAU 599T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 January 1979.

Is BAU 599T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAU 599T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BAU 599T have outstanding finance?

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