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HYD 175T

1979 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,172 mi
Last recorded27,172 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYD 175T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 27,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 26,529 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 26,378 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 26,376 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 26,236 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2022 26,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 26,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

fuel pipes perished

Fail 9 Jun 2021 26,160 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

fuel pipes perished

Pass 3 Jun 2020 26,068 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise fuel pipe perished

advise n/s/f floor corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2020 26,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise fuel pipe perished

advise n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 25,924 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 25,923 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 25,679 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play +slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + upper x4 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + upper x4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,287 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,010 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 24,997 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 24,641 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 24,388 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,099 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 24,098 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 May 2011 23,720 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 23,092 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 22,543 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 22,543 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,244 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 22,244 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HYD 175T is a 1979 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HYD 175T, 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 HYD 175T registered?

HYD 175T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 9 May 1979.

Is HYD 175T safe to buy?

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