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GCL 66T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

36,644 mi
Last recorded36,644 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCL 66T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 36,644 miles

showing sign of corrosion on offside front floor

Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,448 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 32,300 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 32,300 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 32,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 30,745 miles

corrosion appearing too front cross member-radiator panel.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 30,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis-floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis-front leaf spring area. (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion appearing too front cross member-radiator panel

Pass 15 Oct 2014 29,001 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 27,637 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 27,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,146 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,782 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 21,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,103 miles

extensive welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,229 miles

offside rear outer sill and rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2009 17,229 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear outer sill and rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 14,449 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 14,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 12,616 miles

extensive patch repairs to fllor and suspension mountings

outer sills and front chassis legs corroded

slight lift in offside kingpin

Fail 25 Jul 2007 12,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

extensive patch repairs to floor and suspension mountings

outer sills and front chassis legs corroded

slight lift in offside king pin

Pass 19 May 2006 11,325 miles

underside of vehicle has had heavey welding and coated in underseal

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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GCL 66T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GCL 66T, 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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GCL 66T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 June 1979.

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