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GVL 6T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,329 mi
Last recorded58,329 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVL 6T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 58,329 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 57,991 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 57,989 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 57,847 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 57,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,821 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,776 miles

o/s/f trunion/pin some wear

Fail 12 Jul 2017 57,776 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f trunion/pin some wear

Fail 7 Jun 2013 57,764 miles

n/s/r slight bind

o/s/f kingpin some wear

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

last bit of parking brake ratchet faulty

Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,764 miles

last bit of parking brake ratchet faulty

n/s/r slight bind

o/s/f kingpin some wear

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,751 miles

o/s king pin quite a lot of lift

Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,730 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,536 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 57,531 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 57,350 miles

n/s/f track rod end mounting arm loose at hub?

Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,318 miles

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

n/s/f track rod mount arm at hub slightly loose?

o/s/f kingpin lift on limits

Fail 18 Jun 2008 57,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f track rod mount arm at hub slightly loose?

o/s/f kingpin lift on limits

Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front kingpins/trunions slight wear/lift

o/s/r brake slight bind and lazy

Pass 9 Jun 2006 56,979 miles

kingpins some wear

steering some wear

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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GVL 6T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GVL 6T, 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 GVL 6T registered?

GVL 6T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 May 1979.

Is GVL 6T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVL 6T shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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