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BFC 799V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,930 mi
Last recorded16,930 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFC 799V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 16,930 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 16,930 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nothing on rear lamp,when operating main lights (4.2.3 (c))

Brake performance not tested front brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 16,927 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2007 12,927 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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BFC 799V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BFC 799V, 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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BFC 799V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 29 November 1979.

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