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LUS 322V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

28,879 mi
Last recorded28,879 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUS 322V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 28,879 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 May 2018 28,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jul 2013 28,796 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,772 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 28,772 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Oil leak

battery insecure- not clamped down

Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,527 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 31 May 2011 28,527 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 May 2010 26,851 miles

Spare tyre defective

handbrake has long travel

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s seatbelt stalk damaged

o/s/r axle strap insecure

steering operation slightly rough

Fail 8 May 2010 26,843 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

handbrake has long travel

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s seatbelt stalk damaged

o/s/r axle strap insecure

steering operation slightly rough

Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,417 miles

slight roughness lock to lock , nsr bearing / diff rough , nsr floor / inner arch corroded , spare flat , osf seat belt catch incompleat but working .

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,522 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 25,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside floor corroded & holed

Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,094 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 24,088 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 May 2006 22,776 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside seat belt buckle missing button

variuse amounts of oil leaks

Pass 12 May 2006 22,776 miles

offside seat belt buckle missing button

variuse amounts of oil leaks

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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LUS 322V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LUS 322V, 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 LUS 322V registered?

LUS 322V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 November 1979.

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