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NTU 897V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

13,054 mi
Last recorded13,054 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTU 897V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 13,054 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 13,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 13,054 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 13,054 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 13,047 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 13,029 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 13,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 13,006 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 12,809 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 12,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 12,256 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 12,256 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 12,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front sill/ wheel arch

Pass 30 Sep 2014 12,166 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 12,133 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both front brakes slightly binding

Exhaust mount at rear semi-split

Gearbox noisy

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 12,060 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 12,060 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 11,640 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 11,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 10,611 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 10,611 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,378 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 8,378 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 7,805 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 7,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 7,351 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 4,918 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 4,140 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 4,140 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 2,608 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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NTU 897V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 NTU 897V, 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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NTU 897V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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