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DUT 396T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,974 mi
Last recorded64,974 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUT 396T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 64,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 64,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,174 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,102 miles

diff oil leaking

Fail 23 May 2018 64,102 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

diff oil leaking

Pass 24 May 2017 64,075 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 64,040 miles

oil leak from engine

slight play developing top steering bush

unable to fully assess underside due to wax coating

Pass 20 May 2015 63,887 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 63,783 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 63,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,449 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,258 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,726 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,534 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 53,005 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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DUT 396T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DUT 396T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DUT 396T registered?

DUT 396T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 May 1979.

Is DUT 396T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUT 396T shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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