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BET 830T

1979 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,248 mi
Last recorded47,248 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBET 830T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 47,248 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body undersealed

Fail 20 Jun 2023 47,240 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2020 46,978 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,628 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,831 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 45,822 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing \ wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing \ wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,413 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,102 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 45,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,757 miles

nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre cracking

rear nearside panel corroded

steering rack gaiter on nearside starting to perish

Fail 27 Sep 2011 44,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre cracking

rear nearside panel corroded

steering rack gaiter on nearside starting to perish

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,810 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 42,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2009 42,101 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake warning lamp 'on'

Nearside washer jet needs adjusting (not on screen)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 41,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Slight play in prop shaft uj's

Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,867 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/f floor area corroding

o/s/f brake disc slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,848 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f floor area corroding

slight wear in o/s/f damper arm

steel brake pipes corroding. †

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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BET 830T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BET 830T, 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 BET 830T registered?

BET 830T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 22 May 1979.

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