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MFM 870T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,542 mi
Last recorded2,542 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFM 870T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 May 2009 2,542 miles

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

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

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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MFM 870T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MFM 870T, 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 MFM 870T registered?

MFM 870T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is MFM 870T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFM 870T shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MFM 870T have outstanding finance?

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