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HLF 618T

1979 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,585 mi
Last recorded68,585 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLF 618T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 68,585 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 68,377 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 67,789 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,293 miles

handbrake mechanism flexing from body when worked on and off

lift in o/s/f king pin

Fail 27 Jun 2014 67,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

handbrake mechanism flexing from body when worked on and off

lift in o/s/f king pin

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,943 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 66,937 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 66,416 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 66,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2008 65,747 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 65,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 65,551 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 65,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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HLF 618T is a 1979 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLF 618T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HLF 618T registered?

HLF 618T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 5 January 1979.

Is HLF 618T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLF 618T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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