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FVM 611V

1979 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,655 mi
Last recorded37,655 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVM 611V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,655 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,610 miles

Slight corrosion throughout

Fail 14 Mar 2016 37,610 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Slight corrosion throughout

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,593 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,510 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

both front tyres cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2013 37,501 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2012 37,464 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 37,441 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,430 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,427 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 37,427 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 37,251 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 37,197 miles

slight corotion on o/s/r outer sill

Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,149 miles

slight play in o/s/f king pin

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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FVM 611V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FVM 611V, 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 FVM 611V registered?

FVM 611V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 August 1979.

Is FVM 611V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVM 611V shows 15 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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