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LAB 78T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,011 mi
Last recorded63,011 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAB 78T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,011 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

underside of the vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Sep 2009 63,002 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on n/s

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,394 miles

both front tyres perrished

both outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 21 Aug 2008 62,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perrished

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,272 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 62,271 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres starting to get low on tread

play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,981 miles

General corrosion to underbody

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

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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LAB 78T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LAB 78T, 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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LAB 78T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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