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BAW 610T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

15,676 mi
Last recorded15,676 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAW 610T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 15,676 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 15,676 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 15,417 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank corroded.

n/s/front floor

Fail 25 Jul 2014 15,417 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank corroded.

n/s/front floor

Fail 24 Aug 2009 14,656 miles

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

Offside front king pin has a small amount of movement

Steering rack has some free play.All tyres have some cuts in tred

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,656 miles

Offside front king pin has a small amount of movement

Steering rack has some free play.All tyres have some cuts in tred

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 14,656 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has some free play. All tyres have some cuts in tred.Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,616 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 10,616 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 3,359 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 98,435 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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BAW 610T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BAW 610T, 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 BAW 610T registered?

BAW 610T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 March 1979.

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