CarVerify

Free Car Check

LDV 132V

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

60,872 mi
Last recorded60,872 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDV 132V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 60,872 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 60,562 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,380 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 60,357 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipe underside has some slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,261 miles

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

slight corrosion to fuel pipe underside

slight oil leaks in places

Fail 14 Aug 2017 60,261 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to fuel pipe underside

slight oil leaks in places

Pass 26 Aug 2016 59,816 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 59,816 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,603 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 59,603 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,219 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 59,219 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,890 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2012 58,358 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 9,956 miles

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 9,956 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2010 58,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,556 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 57,556 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,119 miles

nearside front has some play in king pin

offside front has some play in king pin

Fail 19 Mar 2008 56,118 miles

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

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

nearside front has some play in king pin

offside front has some play in king pin

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
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LDV 132V is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LDV 132V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LDV 132V?

You can check the full history of LDV 132V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LDV 132V registered?

LDV 132V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is LDV 132V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDV 132V shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LDV 132V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LDV 132V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.