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TVB 339T

1979 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,704 mi
Last recorded89,704 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVB 339T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,704 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 87,502 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 84,863 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 81,908 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 81,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 79,756 miles

slight wear nearside lower joint

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play lower king pin bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,674 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r and o/s/r arch's slightly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r bearings slightly noisey when rotated

washers poor

wipers poor

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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TVB 339T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TVB 339T, 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 TVB 339T registered?

TVB 339T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is TVB 339T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVB 339T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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