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BEN 590V

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,051 mi
Last recorded66,051 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2006
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEN 590V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2006 66,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All tyres cracking †

Both inner and outer sill corroded middle and front.

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 66,046 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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BEN 590V is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BEN 590V, 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 BEN 590V?

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What year was BEN 590V registered?

BEN 590V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 11 November 1979.

Is BEN 590V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEN 590V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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