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FRY 580V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,760 mi
Last recorded66,760 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRY 580V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 66,760 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 66,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 66,440 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 65,936 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 65,720 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,537 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,119 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 64,380 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 63,863 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,502 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,223 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 62,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leaks

gear box oil leaks

Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,232 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 61,755 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 61,141 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 61,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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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FRY 580V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FRY 580V, 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 FRY 580V?

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What year was FRY 580V registered?

FRY 580V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FRY 580V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRY 580V shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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