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VEN 626T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,309 mi
Last recorded58,309 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEN 626T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 58,309 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 58,309 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 58,231 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 58,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 58,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 58,000 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 57,774 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear leaf spring bushes cracked/perished

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 57,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear leaf spring bushes cracked/perished

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,782 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,547 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,490 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 57,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,465 miles

all 4 tyres are perished

Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,424 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 57,310 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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VEN 626T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEN 626T, 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 VEN 626T registered?

VEN 626T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is VEN 626T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEN 626T shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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