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FNO 70T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,036 mi
Last recorded69,036 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNO 70T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 69,036 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 68,960 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 68,874 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper bump stop missing

Fail 22 Aug 2022 68,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 68,002 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Propshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower kingpin mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower kingpin joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 68,002 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Propshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower kingpin mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower kingpin joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 67,560 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 66,671 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

signs of corrosion under r/n/s wheel arch

Fail 16 Jan 2019 66,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

signs of corrosion under r/n/s wheel arch

Fail 30 Aug 2008 65,125 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,743 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 64,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 64,232 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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FNO 70T 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 FNO 70T, 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 FNO 70T registered?

FNO 70T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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