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FLH 37T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,053 mi
Last recorded73,053 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLH 37T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 73,053 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,868 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,792 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 72,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,339 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 70,336 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight play on both side front wheel

Pass 7 Apr 2010 68,373 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,880 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,699 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 65,087 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 64,847 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 64,817 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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FLH 37T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FLH 37T, 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 FLH 37T?

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What year was FLH 37T registered?

FLH 37T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is FLH 37T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLH 37T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FLH 37T have outstanding finance?

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