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FPA 353V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,760 mi
Last recorded18,760 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPA 353V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 18,760 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 18,509 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 16,122 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 14,733 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 13,373 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 12,699 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 12,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 May 2015 12,502 miles

all tyres perished and cracking

wear in offside of steering rack

Fail 19 May 2015 12,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished and cracking

wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2014 12,354 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,155 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 12,139 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 12,136 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 12,135 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 12,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 12,133 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 12,130 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 12,130 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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FPA 353V 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 83.3%.

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 FPA 353V, 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 FPA 353V registered?

FPA 353V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 22 October 1979.

Is FPA 353V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPA 353V shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FPA 353V have outstanding finance?

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