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CHE 254V

1979 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,053 mi
Last recorded20,053 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHE 254V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 20,053 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 20,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 19,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play from front inner steering tie rods

Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,871 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play from offside front inner steering tie rod

Fail 5 Sep 2013 19,871 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play from offside front inner steering tie rod

Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,748 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 19,748 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 18,518 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 18,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 17,950 miles

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2009 17,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s/f floor corroded

slight play in o/s/r hub

Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,636 miles

chassis/suspension extensively welded

near-side tail light dim

rear brakes becoming out of balance

severe corrosion off-side front floor

slight play both sides steering rack knuckles

slight play near-side front hub bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2005 17,326 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 17,326 miles

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

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

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

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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CHE 254V is a 1979 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CHE 254V, 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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What year was CHE 254V registered?

CHE 254V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 2 August 1979.

Is CHE 254V safe to buy?

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