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GKE 779V

1979 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,057 mi
Last recorded88,057 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKE 779V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 88,057 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 87,829 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 87,619 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 87,619 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,915 miles

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

Offside Front top arm slight movement

Fail 1 Jun 2021 86,915 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front top arm slight movement

Pass 22 Jun 2020 86,581 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 86,463 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 86,245 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Fail 18 May 2018 86,245 miles

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

Coolant leak

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 17 May 2017 86,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 86,010 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 85,692 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 85,401 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 84,716 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 84,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2013 84,291 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 84,286 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 84,281 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 84,272 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 84,241 miles

low brake effort on o/s/r

Pass 25 Jan 2010 84,225 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 84,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 84,088 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 83,958 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 82,617 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 81,471 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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GKE 779V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 GKE 779V, 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 GKE 779V registered?

GKE 779V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 15 September 1979.

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