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HUE 184V

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,372 mi
Last recorded71,372 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUE 184V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 71,372 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 71,011 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 70,767 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,285 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 69,828 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 69,518 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 69,120 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 68,831 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 68,662 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 68,662 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 68,647 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 68,645 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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HUE 184V is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HUE 184V, 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

How do I check the history of HUE 184V?

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What year was HUE 184V registered?

HUE 184V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is HUE 184V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUE 184V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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