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FNS 877T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,951 mi
Last recorded86,951 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNS 877T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,951 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s front chassis slightly damaged but non prescribed area

Fail 26 Apr 2019 86,951 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s front chassis slightly damaged but non prescribed area

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower SUSPENSION PIVOT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,225 miles

N/S/F LOWER TRUNNION HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 6 Apr 2016 83,630 miles

STEERING COLUMN HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,179 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 82,443 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 82,417 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 82,039 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 82,037 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 81,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,111 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 81,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 81,101 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 81,101 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,720 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 80,670 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 80,670 miles

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

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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FNS 877T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNS 877T, 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 FNS 877T registered?

FNS 877T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 January 1979.

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