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HBM 250T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,774 mi
Last recorded5,774 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBM 250T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 5,774 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,701 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,544 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,388 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 56,968 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,946 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,888 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,869 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 56,853 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 58,584 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 58,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,015 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 54,329 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 54,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 May 2006 54,055 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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HBM 250T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HBM 250T, 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 HBM 250T registered?

HBM 250T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 January 1979.

Is HBM 250T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBM 250T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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