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NWP 109T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,071 mi
Last recorded78,071 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWP 109T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,071 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 77,663 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 76,627 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2019 76,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened antiroll bar mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 76,462 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,313 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,055 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,832 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 75,817 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s engine mount bolt loose

Fail 22 Aug 2014 75,800 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine mount at o/s bolt loose

fuel pipe at rear low?

n/s/r wheel arch (roll bar mount loose)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,756 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 74,944 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 74,944 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

engine rattling

Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,854 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 74,852 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 74,710 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

i was informed 6 nuts at front brakes were loc tighted ?

slightly rough front bearings 2

Fail 2 Feb 2009 74,710 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

i was informed 6 nuts at front brakes were loc tighted ?

slightly rough front bearings 2

Pass 26 Feb 2008 73,818 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 73,772 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 73,493 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 73,493 miles

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

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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NWP 109T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NWP 109T, 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 NWP 109T registered?

NWP 109T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 May 1979.

Is NWP 109T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWP 109T shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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