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PGE 457V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,468 mi
Last recorded35,468 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGE 457V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 35,468 miles

o/s sill corroded and holed but outwith prescribed area

Pass 26 Mar 2016 35,209 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 35,145 miles

Oil leak

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,902 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,663 miles

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,444 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 4,636 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 4,404 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 4,044 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 3,663 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 3,014 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 3,014 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 2,139 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 2,139 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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PGE 457V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PGE 457V, 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 PGE 457V registered?

PGE 457V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 April 1979.

Is PGE 457V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGE 457V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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