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RKH 949T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,506 mi
Last recorded76,506 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKH 949T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,506 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,561 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coolent leak

n/s/f rack boot slightly split

n/s/r inner arch/boot floor outer skin peeled away but not holled

n/s/r/ & o/s/r wheels were loose now secure

oil leak

steering slightly tight king pins may need greese

Pass 23 Sep 2010 75,254 miles

corrosion to all floor and chassis areas

corrosion to front discs

slight movement in front hubs

Fail 14 Sep 2010 75,254 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

corrosion to all floor and chassis areas

corrosion to front discs

slight movement in front hubs

Fail 15 Mar 2010 75,254 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 75,159 miles

Nearside front suspension bump stop deteriorated,

Offside front suspension bump stop missing.

Fail 14 Aug 2007 75,153 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front suspension bump stop deteriorated.

Offside front suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 74,847 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

brake warnig light on

has general under body corrosion at rear nearside and offside

Fail 2 May 2006 74,770 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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RKH 949T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RKH 949T, 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 RKH 949T registered?

RKH 949T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 26 June 1979.

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