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FCL 144T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,686 mi
Last recorded71,686 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCL 144T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 71,686 miles

front brake discs surface rust.

slight free play n/s/f lower suspension swivel.

slight free play o/s/f wheel bearing.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 71,682 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (indicators NOT FLASHING) (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting area. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight free play o/s/f wheel bearing.

slight free play n/s/f lower suspension swivel.

front brake discs very rusty.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,257 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 712,053 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 70,560 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 70,560 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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FCL 144T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FCL 144T, 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

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What year was FCL 144T registered?

FCL 144T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 May 1979.

Is FCL 144T safe to buy?

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