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MPT 999T

1979 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,450 mi
Last recorded19,450 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPT 999T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 19,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,239 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion on n/s centre floor to inner sill

corrosion on n/s rearquarter panel inner sill

corrosion on o/s front inner wing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 19,181 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,033 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 18,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight plaqy in front king pins

Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,268 miles

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

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

heavy underseakl all over vehicle , general corrosion starting

Fail 14 Apr 2009 18,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

heavy underseakl all over vehicle , general corrosion starting

Pass 26 Apr 2008 18,070 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 18,027 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 13,772 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 13,772 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,772 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 10,573 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 10,573 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MPT 999T is a 1979 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPT 999T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MPT 999T registered?

MPT 999T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is MPT 999T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPT 999T shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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