MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,284 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
radio insecure
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
radio insecure
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RFV 42T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RFV 42T, 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 RFV 42T registered?
RFV 42T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 May 1979.
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