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RVH 608T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,967 mi
Last recorded62,967 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVH 608T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 62,967 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 62,938 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 62,809 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 62,783 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,261 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 61,643 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
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RVH 608T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RVH 608T, 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

How do I check the history of RVH 608T?

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What year was RVH 608T registered?

RVH 608T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 April 1979.

Is RVH 608T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVH 608T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RVH 608T have outstanding finance?

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