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NEC 169V

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,457 mi
Last recorded36,457 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEC 169V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,457 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,434 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 36,429 miles

box section under rear inner wheel arch corroded

play in the nearside front lower steering joint

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2016 36,429 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

box section under rear inner wheel arch corroded

play in the nearside front lower steering joint

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2015 36,427 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 36,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 36,425 miles

play in the nearside front lower steering joint

Pass 16 Aug 2013 36,422 miles

nearside lower steering trunion and lower pin worn

Fail 16 Aug 2013 36,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nearside lower steering trunion and lower pin worn

Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,406 miles

play in the nearside lower steering trunion

Fail 26 Jul 2012 36,406 miles

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

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

play in the nearside lower steering trunion

Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,401 miles

play in the nearside front steering lower trunion

Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,376 miles

exhaust front pipe blowing

play in nearside front suspension truion

small section of corrosion to offside boot floor

Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,338 miles

play in the nearside front lower steering trunion

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,287 miles

play in nearside front suspenion trunion

Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,166 miles

exhaust blowing at the rear

slight play in nearside front suspension trunion

Pass 16 Sep 2006 36,036 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 36,036 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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NEC 169V is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow 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 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 NEC 169V, 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 NEC 169V registered?

NEC 169V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 17 August 1979.

Is NEC 169V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEC 169V 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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