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COE 798V

1979 MG Midget

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,587 mi
Last recorded17,587 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOE 798V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 17,587 miles

play in n/s/f king pin

Fail 21 Oct 2025 17,585 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 21 Oct 2024 17,098 miles

play in front king pins

Pass 25 Oct 2023 16,572 miles

play in front king pins

Pass 9 Nov 2022 16,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer lower king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 16,021 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer lower king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 15,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint lower king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 15,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint lower king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 14,921 miles

n/s/f lower suspension outer joint slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2020 14,920 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

n/s/f lower suspension outer joint slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2019 14,669 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 14,435 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 14,267 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 13,888 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,638 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 12,943 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 12,361 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 11,689 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 11,746 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 11,154 miles

Battery insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 11,154 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Battery insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 10,800 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2006 9,821 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 9,821 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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COE 798V is a 1979 MG Midget in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 COE 798V, 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 COE 798V registered?

COE 798V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 12 September 1979.

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