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FPV 75T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,276 mi
Last recorded80,276 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 75T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2018 80,276 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 79,998 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 79,495 miles

advise slight play in both king pins

Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,181 miles

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,071 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,554 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 77,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 76,215 miles

slight corrosion on boot floor

Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,651 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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FPV 75T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FPV 75T, 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 FPV 75T?

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What year was FPV 75T registered?

FPV 75T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 May 1979.

Is FPV 75T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPV 75T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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