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SFC 63T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,086 mi
Last recorded75,086 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 63T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 75,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight exhaust leak

Pass 31 May 2017 75,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2017 75,182 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016 74,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.02mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 74,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.02mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,680 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 74,122 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 74,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f inner arch slightly corroded

o/s/f outer sill slightly corroded

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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SFC 63T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SFC 63T, 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

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What year was SFC 63T registered?

SFC 63T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is SFC 63T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFC 63T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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