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HYD 800T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

49,524 mi
Last recorded49,524 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYD 800T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 49,434 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,064 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 48,280 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 48,278 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested Fuel leak present (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 47,206 miles

o/s/f floor pan corroded and holed

Fail 16 May 2018 47,190 miles

Braking system leaking brake pedal (3.6.A.1)

o/s/f floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,989 miles

Offside Front Floor corroded

wear and slight movement in steering column bushes

Fail 12 Apr 2017 46,974 miles

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

Offside Front Floor corroded

wear and slight movement in steering column bushes

Pass 5 Nov 2015 46,657 miles

Lift/wear in steering column bushes

Scratches to front screen

o/s/f floor holed

Fail 4 Nov 2015 46,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Lift/wear in steering column bushes

Scratches to front screen

o/s/f floor holed

Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,630 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads look low

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,623 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both offside tyres have slight perishing to sidewalls

minor scratching to windscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2009 46,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both offside tyres have slight perishing to sidewalls

minor scratching to windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2008 46,617 miles

corrosion on o/s/f floor pan.

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished.

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Oct 2008 46,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on o/s/f floor pan.

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished.

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,599 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 1 Nov 2007 46,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,425 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

washers poor.

wipers poor.

Fail 2 Nov 2006 46,462 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

washers poor.

wipers poor.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 46,426 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 46,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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HYD 800T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HYD 800T, 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 HYD 800T registered?

HYD 800T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is HYD 800T safe to buy?

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