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HIL 3202

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,279 mi
Last recorded45,279 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 3202
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,279 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 45,272 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 45,181 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,943 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing n/s and o/s kingpin mounting pivot bearings (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion holes inner front panel strenghtener

Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,708 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 44,554 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2014 44,541 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2013 44,131 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,054 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,277 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,570 miles

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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HIL 3202 is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HIL 3202, 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 HIL 3202 registered?

HIL 3202 is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is HIL 3202 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 3202 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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