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RTK 499T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,118 mi
Last recorded93,118 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTK 499T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 93,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 92,574 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust bracket detached

Pass 11 May 2018 92,464 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 92,411 miles

coolant leak from radiator area

Fail 8 May 2017 92,411 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak from radiator area

Pass 9 May 2016 92,356 miles

rear exhaust corroding and blowing slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2015 92,192 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 92,069 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 92,065 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,756 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 91,687 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 91,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 91,287 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 90,855 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,715 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 90,212 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 90,084 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 90,084 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2006 89,524 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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RTK 499T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 RTK 499T, 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 48 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 RTK 499T registered?

RTK 499T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 October 1978.

Is RTK 499T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTK 499T shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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