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MWP 70T

1979 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,903 mi
Last recorded98,903 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWP 70T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,903 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,728 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,393 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 98,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor and outer sill area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil on the min.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 98,013 miles

Both rear axle straps badly damaged.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front sill/floor badly corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,013 miles

Both rear axle straps badly damaged.

Offside front sill/floor badly corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,456 miles

corrosion to body but not effecting steering suspension or structure

slight movement in steering wheel

wipers smear screen screen slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,009 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 96,888 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 96,414 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 95,956 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 95,956 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 95,323 miles

3rd exhaust rubber cracked

n/s inner sill/floor corroded

o/s/f door sill corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

rear shackal bushes worn with play

Pass 24 Jul 2007 94,956 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 94,272 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 94,272 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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MWP 70T is a 1979 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWP 70T, 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 MWP 70T registered?

MWP 70T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 9 March 1979.

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