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FAD 86T

1979 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,141 mi
Last recorded72,141 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAD 86T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2020 72,141 miles

O/S rear hub leaking oil

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,924 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,668 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,169 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,397 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,978 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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FAD 86T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FAD 86T, 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 FAD 86T?

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What year was FAD 86T registered?

FAD 86T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 May 1979.

Is FAD 86T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAD 86T shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FAD 86T have outstanding finance?

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