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GRP 858T

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,871 mi
Last recorded23,871 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRP 858T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,871 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

offside rear upper axle check strap bolt loose

slight play in nearside lower trunion bush

slight scoring on offside of windscreen

Pass 20 May 2010 23,054 miles

general welding repairs to vehicle

some play in nearside lower trunion

Fail 19 May 2010 23,052 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

general welding repairs to vehicle

some play in nearside lower trunion

Pass 5 May 2009 22,694 miles

handbrake travel

nearside and offside headlamps faint

nearside front tyre cracking and low on pressure

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall and cracking

offside front tyre close to limit

offside rear brake back plate damp

Fail 24 Apr 2009 22,651 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

handbrake travel

nearside and offside headlamps faint

nearside front tyre cracking and low on pressure

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall and cracking

offside front tyre close to limit

offside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 8 Mar 2008 22,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 21,972 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 21,956 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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GRP 858T is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRP 858T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GRP 858T?

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What year was GRP 858T registered?

GRP 858T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is GRP 858T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRP 858T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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