MOT Status
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88,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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
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
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))
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
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
low brake effort on o/s/r
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)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
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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.
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What year was GKE 779V registered?
GKE 779V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 15 September 1979.
Is GKE 779V safe to buy?
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