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PHO 943T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,950 mi
Last recorded6,950 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHO 943T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 6,950 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 5,697 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 5,404 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 5,292 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 5,290 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mount splitting

Pass 18 Mar 2013 4,947 miles

no reversing lights

rear exhaust rusting

small crack in front no plate

Pass 25 Jan 2012 4,720 miles

rear exhaust sections rusting away

Pass 29 Jun 2011 3,936 miles

front no plate cracked

slight play in drivers side front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2010 3,899 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2010 3,899 miles

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

front brake discs slightly pitted

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2009 3,629 miles

drivers side front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2008 2,971 miles

Rear axle straps perished

Slight play in offside front king pin

Fail 1 Feb 2008 2,938 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle straps perished

Slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 5 Sep 2006 2,506 miles

Fr no plate cracked. †Rear no plate cracked. †Rear axle straps cracked,

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PHO 943T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PHO 943T, 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 PHO 943T registered?

PHO 943T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 March 1979.

Is PHO 943T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHO 943T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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