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GDU 53T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,581 mi
Last recorded34,581 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDU 53T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 34,581 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 34,555 miles

rear shackle bushes worn

slight play in steering column

Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,455 miles

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

shackle bushes worn

slight plat in steering column

Fail 7 Jul 2017 34,455 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

shackle bushes worn

Pass 18 May 2007 34,352 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 34,352 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,049 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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GDU 53T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GDU 53T, 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 GDU 53T registered?

GDU 53T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 22 June 1979.

Is GDU 53T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDU 53T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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