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RHO 366T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,113 mi
Last recorded46,113 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHO 366T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 46,113 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 45,687 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 45,351 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 45,335 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 45,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 45,024 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 44,777 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 44,324 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 44,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 43,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 43,823 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2016 43,749 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 43,749 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting unbonded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,714 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 12 Jun 2014 43,714 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 3 May 2013 43,553 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 43,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,305 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,250 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 42,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,827 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,263 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 41,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,808 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2006 40,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2006 40,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

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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RHO 366T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RHO 366T, 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 RHO 366T registered?

RHO 366T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 May 1979.

Is RHO 366T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHO 366T shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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