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GHS 703T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,246 mi
Last recorded79,246 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHS 703T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 79,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Nearside Rear service brake low effort

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 79,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Nearside Rear service brake low effort

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 77,947 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 76,999 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 76,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,889 miles

slight corrosion drivers front bulkhead

slight play nearside front suspension

Fail 29 Jul 2015 75,887 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

slight corrosion drivers front bulkhead

slight plar nearside front suspension

Pass 8 Jun 2013 75,492 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,186 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 74,851 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 45,720 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 74,306 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 73,275 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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GHS 703T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GHS 703T, 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 GHS 703T registered?

GHS 703T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 February 1979.

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The MOT history for GHS 703T shows 14 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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