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MIG 4542

1979 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,455 mi
Last recorded34,455 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 4542
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 34,455 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 32,246 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 31,279 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 31,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 30,681 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 29,469 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 29,464 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 27,760 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,452 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,591 miles

oil leek gear oil

Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,757 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,526 miles

Slight play in stearing

Fail 16 Sep 2008 21,519 miles

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

Slight play in stearing

Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,063 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Nearside front floor corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Oil leak

Slight play in both seats

Slight play in steering

Fail 26 Sep 2007 21,057 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Nearside front floor corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Oil leak

Slight play in both seats

Slight play in steering

Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,963 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 19,956 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Off side sill cover loose

Unable to fully check sills due to cover plates

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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MIG 4542 is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MIG 4542, 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 MIG 4542 registered?

MIG 4542 is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 December 1979.

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The MOT history for MIG 4542 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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