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MGC 207V

1979 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,879 mi
Last recorded66,879 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGC 207V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,879 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 66,879 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 65,988 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 65,240 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,588 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,458 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,433 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 64,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,265 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 64,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,177 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 64,171 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 64,027 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,983 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 63,983 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
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MGC 207V is a 1979 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MGC 207V, 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.

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What year was MGC 207V registered?

MGC 207V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 21 December 1979.

Is MGC 207V safe to buy?

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