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HAH 500V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,046 mi
Last recorded66,046 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAH 500V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,046 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,955 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,912 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 55,827 miles

O/S/F wheel slightly binding.

Rear propshaft u/j slightly worn.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,813 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,734 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 55,720 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 55,091 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 55,560 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 500V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 500V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAH 500V registered?

HAH 500V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 23 August 1979.

Is HAH 500V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAH 500V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HAH 500V have outstanding finance?

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