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SWP 327V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,522 mi
Last recorded53,522 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWP 327V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 53,522 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 53,448 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 53,354 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 53,241 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,913 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,471 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,234 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,849 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 50,846 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,680 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,822 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,766 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,799 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 46,535 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 46,308 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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SWP 327V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SWP 327V, 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 SWP 327V?

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What year was SWP 327V registered?

SWP 327V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is SWP 327V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWP 327V shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SWP 327V have outstanding finance?

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