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GVS 792T

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,542 mi
Last recorded82,542 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVS 792T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 82,542 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,428 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 82,428 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,333 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 82,146 miles

Nearside Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 82,043 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 81,977 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 81,910 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 81,769 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 81,175 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 81,150 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Both front bump stops missing [downward travel]

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 80,797 miles

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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GVS 792T is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVS 792T, 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

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What year was GVS 792T registered?

GVS 792T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 21 June 1979.

Is GVS 792T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVS 792T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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