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PFV 711T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,719 mi
Last recorded95,719 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFV 711T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 95,719 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,650 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 95,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 95,616 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 95,528 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 95,528 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,410 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 95,365 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 95,365 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,920 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak from diff area

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,972 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 91,963 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 91,023 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,205 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 87,116 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 66,329 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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PFV 711T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PFV 711T, 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 PFV 711T registered?

PFV 711T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 March 1979.

Is PFV 711T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFV 711T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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