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HVT 539V

1979 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

73,218 mi
Last recorded73,218 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVT 539V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 73,218 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 73,188 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunyan (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 72,563 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 72,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 71,368 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 71,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 70,000 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 69,260 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2016 68,597 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 67,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre perished along treads.

Pass 21 May 2014 67,302 miles

play in both front suspension lower trunnion joints

Fail 13 May 2014 67,298 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

play in both front suspension trunnion joints

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,975 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,443 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,385 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 66,385 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2010 66,294 miles

passenger side front tyre is starting to crack on sidewalls but not through to cords

passenger side rear tyre is starting to crack on sidewalls but not through to cords

Fail 14 Jun 2010 66,294 miles

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

passenger side front tyre is starting to crack on sidewalls but not through to cords

passenger side rear tyre is starting to crack on sidewalls but not through to cords

Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,878 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 65,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 65,190 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 63,662 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 63,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

steering rack has slight play but ok at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2006 63,055 miles

has slight lift o/s n/s king pins

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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HVT 539V is a 1979 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HVT 539V, 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.

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What year was HVT 539V registered?

HVT 539V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 7 September 1979.

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