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FJU 175V

1979 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,333 mi
Last recorded8,333 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJU 175V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 8,333 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 8,333 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 8,227 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 8,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 8,164 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 May 2017 8,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 7,420 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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FJU 175V 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 57.1%.

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 FJU 175V, 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 FJU 175V registered?

FJU 175V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FJU 175V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJU 175V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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