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HOO 240T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,838 mi
Last recorded42,838 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOO 240T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 42,838 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 42,293 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,273 miles

Offside Rear leaf spring strap corroded and broken

high handbrake travel

Fail 9 Aug 2016 42,273 miles

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

Offside Rear leaf spring strap corroded and broken

high handbrake travel

Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,240 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 42,239 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on switch faulty (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,168 miles

FUEL EMISSIONS JUST WITHIN LIMITS

Fail 16 Apr 2008 42,142 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,142 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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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HOO 240T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HOO 240T, 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

How do I check the history of HOO 240T?

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What year was HOO 240T registered?

HOO 240T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 June 1979.

Is HOO 240T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOO 240T shows 9 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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