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RWM 594T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,553 mi
Last recorded92,553 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWM 594T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 92,553 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 92,458 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2021 92,739 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2021 92,735 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure Not secured and clip missing from join. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 92,356 miles

Offside Front Lower steering trunion has slight wear

not working as intended

noted, no rear fog lamp fitted.

Fail 18 Feb 2019 92,354 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower steering trunion has slight wear

not working as intended

noted, no rear fog lamp fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 92,180 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 92,175 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 92,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,752 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 91,744 miles

Battery insecure

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP

Fail 14 Nov 2007 91,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 91,645 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 91,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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RWM 594T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RWM 594T, 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.

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What year was RWM 594T registered?

RWM 594T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 March 1979.

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