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GDU 753T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,612 mi
Last recorded76,612 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDU 753T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,612 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front valance corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 76,560 miles

oil leak nearside rear hub

Fail 10 May 2018 76,560 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak lever arm (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak nearside rear hub

Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,496 miles

corrosion behind nearside front wheel, not considered to be stuctual

slight lift in front suspension kingpins

Fail 17 Jun 2016 76,496 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion behind nearside front wheel, not considered to be stuctual

slight lift in front suspension kingpins

Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 75,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 75,136 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 75,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 75,124 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres perrished

Fail 19 May 2012 75,117 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres perrished

Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 74,687 miles

engine,gearbox, rear axle oil leaks

Fail 8 Jul 2008 74,687 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine,gearbox, rear axle oil leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2007 74,306 miles

1/ small amount of free play in the steering rack 2/ small hole in n/s/f sill

Fail 6 Jun 2007 74,290 miles

Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small play in steering rack

Fail 8 May 2006 73,777 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 73,777 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 753T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GDU 753T, 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 753T registered?

GDU 753T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 28 June 1979.

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