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DVS 852T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,189 mi
Last recorded54,189 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVS 852T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 54,189 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 54,189 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,401 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 52,398 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 52,286 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 52,286 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,010 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,780 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2010 47,819 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside track rod end dust shield split

Oil leak

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 May 2010 47,819 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside track rod end dust shield split

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2009 47,171 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2009 47,157 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2008 46,321 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 28 Apr 2007 45,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside outer sill deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2006 43,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2006 43,552 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 852T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 852T, 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.

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What year was DVS 852T registered?

DVS 852T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is DVS 852T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVS 852T shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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