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PBV 251T

1979 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,137 mi
Last recorded20,137 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBV 251T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 20,137 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 19,882 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 19,733 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 19,375 miles

Fuel pipe corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 19,375 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Fuel pipe corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 19,140 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 19,126 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,880 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 18,718 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,610 miles

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

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

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

metal fuel pipe under car begining to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,402 miles

o/s registration plate lamp deteriorated.Replacement advised.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 18,285 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 18,277 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,144 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 18,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,886 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel line heavily corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2006 17,641 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 17,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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PBV 251T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PBV 251T, 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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What year was PBV 251T registered?

PBV 251T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 March 1979.

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