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GGS 880T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,618 mi
Last recorded83,618 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGS 880T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 83,618 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 83,513 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

General corrosion to underside

Handbrake stiff opperation

Metal petrol pipe is very rusty

Slight exhaust leak at front

Pass 13 Feb 2006 83,492 miles

Front brake dics have worn thin. †Slight exhaust leak at front. †both missing by o/s/r spring mounting. †main fuel pipe is rusty. †o/s/f shock absorber is leaking. †

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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GGS 880T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GGS 880T, 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 GGS 880T registered?

GGS 880T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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The MOT history for GGS 880T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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