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DVS 410T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,451 mi
Last recorded36,451 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVS 410T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 36,451 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 35,943 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 35,380 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 34,975 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 34,677 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 33,900 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 33,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 33,335 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 32,635 miles

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Pass 2 Jul 2018 31,889 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,944 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 29,795 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,638 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,634 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 29,634 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 29,604 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 28,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 28,314 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 28,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DVS 410T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DVS 410T, 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

How do I check the history of DVS 410T?

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What year was DVS 410T registered?

DVS 410T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 January 1979.

Is DVS 410T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVS 410T shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DVS 410T have outstanding finance?

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