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PFS 186V

1979 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,051 mi
Last recorded27,051 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFS 186V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 27,051 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2017 26,798 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 26,651 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 26,620 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 26,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 25,936 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 25,341 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 24,526 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 23,413 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 23,413 miles

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

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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PFS 186V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PFS 186V, 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 PFS 186V registered?

PFS 186V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 September 1979.

Is PFS 186V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFS 186V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PFS 186V have outstanding finance?

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