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RFV 42T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,284 mi
Last recorded37,284 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFV 42T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 37,284 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 37,266 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,113 miles

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

radio insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2016 36,113 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 34,773 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 34,112 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 34,061 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2010 34,059 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 32,852 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 32,852 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 31,004 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 29,089 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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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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RFV 42T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 May 1979.

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