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LSG 818T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,999 mi
Last recorded94,999 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSG 818T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 94,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear outer side body wheel arch slightly corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel body cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,915 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear outer side body wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,753 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 94,451 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 94,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 94,041 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 93,733 miles

centre exhaust mount splitting

Pass 29 Jun 2013 93,556 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust rubber mount splitting

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,835 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)

centre exhaust mount splitting

Pass 17 Jul 2011 54,311 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 53,995 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 51,337 miles

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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LSG 818T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LSG 818T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LSG 818T registered?

LSG 818T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is LSG 818T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSG 818T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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