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GLR 127T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

45,246 mi
Last recorded45,246 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLR 127T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 45,246 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2023 45,246 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,189 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 45,047 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 45,047 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 44,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 44,752 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 44,448 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 44,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

signs of a fluid weep from o/s/r drum

Pass 8 Oct 2013 44,346 miles

slight play in steering wheel top bearing/boss

Fail 4 Oct 2013 44,346 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering wheel top bearing/boss

Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,025 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 44,025 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber missing change with clutch pedal for mot

Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,156 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 43,156 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,971 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 42,971 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,960 miles

nearside front inner wing outer skin rusted

Fail 1 Nov 2007 42,954 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front inner wing outer skin rusted

Pass 9 Nov 2006 42,835 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2006 42,808 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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GLR 127T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GLR 127T, 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 GLR 127T registered?

GLR 127T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 June 1979.

Is GLR 127T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLR 127T shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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