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GNH 444T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,851 mi
Last recorded67,851 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNH 444T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 67,851 miles

Offside Front suspension bumpstop defective

Offside Rear brake backplate damp with oil

Fail 2 Nov 2018 67,851 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front suspension bumpstop defective

Offside Rear brake backplate damp with oil

Pass 30 May 2017 66,704 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 66,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear spring mount area - inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 65,300 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 65,277 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 65,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 18 May 2012 65,273 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 65,269 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 65,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 65,172 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 65,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 May 2008 64,956 miles

offside rear drive shaft leaking

Pass 14 May 2007 64,672 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 64,672 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GNH 444T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GNH 444T, 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 GNH 444T registered?

GNH 444T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is GNH 444T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNH 444T shows 15 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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