MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
coolant leak from radiator area
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
coolant leak from radiator area
rear exhaust corroding and blowing slightly
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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)
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
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
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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.
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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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