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CDP 386V

1979 MG Miget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

10,136 mi
Last recorded10,136 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Miget59,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDP 386V
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 10,136 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 10,136 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 9,287 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 8,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 7,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 6,246 miles

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

has slight play in both front king pins

Fail 10 Jun 2014 6,246 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

has slight play in both front king pins

Pass 10 Jun 2013 4,972 miles

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

slight play in rack end

Fail 10 Jun 2013 4,972 miles

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

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

slight play in rack end

Pass 17 May 2012 3,581 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

discs worn

front coil springs rusty

front number plate cracked

oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Jun 2011 2,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

slight play in steering

Fail 15 Jun 2011 2,377 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Jun 2010 3 miles

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

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

discs pitted

front number plate cracked

parking brake seezing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 99,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary repair to n/s/r exhaust fixing.Braided flexy brake pipes fitted.O/S/R brake plate damp(suspect oil residue).

Pass 12 Jun 2008 98,685 miles

Battery insecure

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

O/S seat belt slow to retract.O/S/R back plate slightly oily.Temp repair to n/s/r exhaust hanger(stable).

Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,665 miles

Battery insecure

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

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract.O/S/R back plate oily.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 98,665 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract.O/S/R back plate oily.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 97,328 miles

How Reliable is the MG Miget?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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CDP 386V is a 1979 MG Miget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1979 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 59,859 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 Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CDP 386V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CDP 386V registered?

CDP 386V is a 1979 MG Miget, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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