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NMA 725V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,155 mi
Last recorded64,155 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 725V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 64,155 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 64,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 64,149 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 May 2012 64,149 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare tyre defective

battery insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2010 64,139 miles

front lower panal corroeded

Fail 5 Jul 2010 64,137 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cooling system overheating

front lower panal corroeded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,090 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 64,090 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 64,025 miles

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

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

front number plate getting deteriated

front valance rotten

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2007 63,988 miles

Battery insecure

front valance rotten

Pass 19 Jun 2006 63,927 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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NMA 725V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NMA 725V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NMA 725V registered?

NMA 725V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is NMA 725V safe to buy?

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