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HAH 158T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,390 mi
Last recorded66,390 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAH 158T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 66,390 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2018 66,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,387 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 66,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring hanger (inner arch) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front inner and outer sill holed and corroded but not within 30cms of any prescribed areas

nearside front lower valance insecure

offside rear inner valance closing panel holed and corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 66,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,035 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,824 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,458 miles

vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 27 Mar 2012 65,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 64,827 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 64,825 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,576 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 62,076 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 62,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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HAH 158T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HAH 158T, 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 HAH 158T registered?

HAH 158T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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