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MGJ 69V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,770 mi
Last recorded86,770 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGJ 69V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 86,770 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive various locations (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,511 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 86,215 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 86,069 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,976 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)

both front door handle buttons loose but working

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,901 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)

both front door buttons loose but working

Pass 23 Jul 2012 85,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

both door handle buttons insecure but still working

Pass 13 Apr 2011 85,621 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

door opening buttons falling out/just pass

Fail 7 Apr 2011 85,621 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

door opening buttons falling out/just pass

Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,435 miles

coolant leak

slight play in n/s and o/s king pins

Fail 24 Mar 2010 85,435 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

coolant leak

slight play in n/s and o/s king pins

Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,233 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Oil leak

doors difficult to open

front reg plate perishing

handbrake travel

leaf spring bushes perishing \ just pass

Fail 23 Mar 2009 85,233 miles

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

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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)

Oil leak

doors difficult to open

front reg plate perishing

handbrake travel

leaf spring bushes perishing \ just pass

Pass 1 Feb 2008 84,942 miles

Oil leak

door opening buttons difficult to operate

handbrake travel

leaf sring bushes worn

petrol pipe at tank very rusty

play in kingpins

Fail 22 Jan 2008 84,925 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Oil leak

door opening buttons difficult to operate

handbrake travel

leaf sring bushes worn

petrol pipe at tank very rusty

play in kingpins

Fail 4 Oct 2006 64,615 miles

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

play in kingpins

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2006 64,615 miles

play in kingpins

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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MGJ 69V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MGJ 69V, 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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MGJ 69V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 23 August 1979.

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