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NDM 213T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,143 mi
Last recorded42,143 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDM 213T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 42,143 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 40,066 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,700 miles

Both washer jet aims poor.

Engine idle erratic at times.

Hazard flash rate fast.

No anti slip material on brake pedal.

Outer sill covers fitted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play/lift in both front kingpins.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 39,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Both washer jet aims poor.

Engine idle erratic at times.

Hazard flash rate fast.

No anti slip material on brake pedal.

Outer sill covers fitted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play/lift in both front kingpins.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,501 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)

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joint(offside

Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,136 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight lift in offside & nearside front suspension trunions

Pass 16 May 2014 38,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,753 miles

ADVISE FRONT KING-PINS O/S/F & N/S/F TOP & BOTTOM HAVE BEEN SEVICE & GREASED NO PLAY DETECTED AT TIME OF RE-TEST

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 38,753 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 38,487 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,713 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,375 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,310 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,988 miles

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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NDM 213T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NDM 213T, 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 NDM 213T registered?

NDM 213T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is NDM 213T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDM 213T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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