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NRN 828T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

6,968 mi
Last recorded6,968 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRN 828T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 6,968 miles

slight lift and wear in top steering column bush

Pass 1 Oct 2014 6,325 miles

slight play and movment in top steering column bush

Fail 30 Sep 2014 6,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play and movment in top steering column bush

Pass 5 Sep 2013 5,509 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 5,509 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 5,366 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 5,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 4,789 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 4,789 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 4,789 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 4,789 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

exhaust has on flexable mountings

exhaust rubbing on nearside rear shock

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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NRN 828T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NRN 828T, 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 NRN 828T registered?

NRN 828T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is NRN 828T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRN 828T shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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