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CAN 1V

1979 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,861 mi
Last recorded43,861 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAN 1V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 43,861 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 43,827 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material limiter to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill areas/other underbody areas+cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated/sealed!

steering operation slightly tight!

Pass 5 Mar 2020 43,681 miles

steering operation slightly tight!

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material limiter to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust deteriorated+sealed!

Fail 25 Feb 2020 43,678 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material limiter to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust deteriorated!

steering operation slightly tight!

Pass 26 Feb 2019 43,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + deteriorated! (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material limiter to offside front flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

steering operation slightly tight!

Fail 25 Feb 2019 43,532 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + deteriorated! (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material limiter to offside front flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

steering operation slightly tight!

Pass 5 Feb 2018 43,401 miles

Body has slight corrosion various underbody! (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (7.1.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,190 miles

Body has slight corrosion various under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust deteriorating!

Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,972 miles

Body has slight corrosion various underbody (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil leaks!

Fail 16 Feb 2016 42,954 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete pedal box fixing broken/corroded/missing (3.3.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Body has slight corrosion various underbody (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil leaks!

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,825 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 42,825 miles

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

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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,804 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear carb overflow pipe laying/chaffing on exhaust manifold & steering column shaft!

Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,612 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 42,603 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,202 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 42,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 42,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,157 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,996 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 41,638 miles

slight play in front right king pin, front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,228 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,633 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 39,920 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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CAN 1V is a 1979 MG Midget in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CAN 1V, 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.

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CAN 1V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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