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FRH 384T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,178 mi
Last recorded14,178 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRH 384T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 14,178 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight vertical movement in kingpin

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight vertical movement in kingpin

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking but not yet severe (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank showing signs of corrosion

knock in steering rack

Fail 1 May 2019 14,178 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight vertical movement in kingpin

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight vertical movement in kingpin

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking but not yet severe (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car won't start on battery needs bumping or jumping each time

fuel tank showing signs of corrosion

knock in steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2016 14,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fuel pipe corrosion

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2016 14,101 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fuel pipe corrosion

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 13,957 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 13,902 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 13,581 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 12,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 11,966 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 11,966 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 11,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust emissions hcs close to limit

park brake lever mounting slightly weak

Fail 7 Sep 2007 10,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust emissions hcs close to limit

park brake lever mounting slightly weak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,967 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 10,967 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 10,967 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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FRH 384T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FRH 384T, 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 FRH 384T registered?

FRH 384T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 May 1979.

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