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RTT 791W

1981 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,774 mi
Last recorded99,774 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 MG Midget 150057,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 791W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 99,774 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod inner joint has slight play.

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing lower edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 99,774 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod inner joint has slight play.

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing lower edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 99,657 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front INNER TRACK ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Offside Front WING MOUNTING INSECURE

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 99,648 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner TRACK ROD HAS PLAY

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

Offside Front WING MOUNTING INSECURE

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 99,211 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,972 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 97,858 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 97,370 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 97,369 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 96,947 miles

FRONT DISCS APPEAR TO BE NEAR MIN THICKNESS INNERE AND OUTER SILLS/FLOOR HAVE BEEN REPAIRED

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 96,940 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 96,150 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 96,140 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 96,074 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 96,072 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 96,016 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 95,921 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 95,386 miles

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearings

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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RTT 791W is a 1981 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 57,475 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 RTT 791W, 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 45 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RTT 791W is a 1981 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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