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DVU 707T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,478 mi
Last recorded82,478 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVU 707T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2016 82,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside sill area excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,049 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 80,546 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 80,546 miles

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

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 78,553 miles

Oil leak

offside washer jet poor.

rear exhaust mounting missing

slight leak from nearside rear hub.

slight weep from offside front shockabsorber.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,319 miles

Oil leak

exhaust mounting split

Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,965 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 75,613 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,155 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 74,445 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 74,362 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 74,327 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

hazards did not work on first application

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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DVU 707T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVU 707T, 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 DVU 707T registered?

DVU 707T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 May 1979.

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