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HUR 201V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,166 mi
Last recorded11,166 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUR 201V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 11,166 miles

BOTH FRONT KING PINS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 8 Aug 2017 11,121 miles

Oil leak () Both front kingpins have minor play

Pass 11 Jul 2016 10,955 miles

Both front kingpins have minor play

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 10,952 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper control missing inoperative (8.2.1a)

Both front kingpins have minor play

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 10,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 10,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 10,835 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 10,711 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 10,711 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 10,558 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 10,470 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,283 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 10,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 9,970 miles

slight play n/s and o/s/f king pins

Pass 20 Jun 2006 9,935 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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HUR 201V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HUR 201V, 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 HUR 201V registered?

HUR 201V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is HUR 201V safe to buy?

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