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ENV 310T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,627 mi
Last recorded89,627 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENV 310T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 89,627 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 87,182 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 87,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,469 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,072 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,027 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 81,027 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on all (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,683 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 80,683 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 80,583 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 80,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front and N/S/R tyres side walls perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 80,214 miles

WIPER BLADES POOR,SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TRUNION JOINTS.

Fail 4 May 2007 80,205 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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ENV 310T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ENV 310T, 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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ENV 310T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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