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HDU 441V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,441 mi
Last recorded9,441 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDU 441V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 9,441 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in offside rear tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

play to limit in offside steering rack

slight dampness around fuel pump

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 30 May 2009 9,438 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in offside rear tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

play to limit in offside steering rack

slight dampness around fuel pump

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,123 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in o\s inner rack end

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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HDU 441V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HDU 441V, 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 HDU 441V registered?

HDU 441V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is HDU 441V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDU 441V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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