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GVW 975T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,130 mi
Last recorded98,130 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVW 975T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,130 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

nearside and offside inner wings corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 98,130 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

nearside and offside inner wings corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,354 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 97,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front under body has slight corrsion

Pass 17 Jun 2013 95,595 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 95,590 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 94,641 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 May 2012 94,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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GVW 975T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GVW 975T, 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 GVW 975T registered?

GVW 975T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 June 1979.

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