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NUE 418V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,907 mi
Last recorded61,907 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUE 418V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 May 2018 61,907 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/ A post (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front mirror missing

Offside Front slight corrosion on inner arch

Offside Front tyre cracking

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jan 2007 61,907 miles

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

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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NUE 418V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NUE 418V, 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 NUE 418V registered?

NUE 418V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 August 1979.

Is NUE 418V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUE 418V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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