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GVT 908V

1979 MG Midget

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,771 mi
Last recorded36,771 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVT 908V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,771 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,656 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,560 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,539 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,420 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,178 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,679 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,375 miles

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

offside front & nearside front bump stops missing

Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front bump stop missing

slight play in offside front lower trunion

Fail 15 Oct 2007 35,365 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front bump stop missing

slight play in offside front lower trunion

Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,332 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 35,332 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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GVT 908V is a 1979 MG Midget in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GVT 908V, 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 GVT 908V?

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What year was GVT 908V registered?

GVT 908V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 8 August 1979.

Is GVT 908V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVT 908V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GVT 908V have outstanding finance?

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