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VFB 895T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,685 mi
Last recorded19,685 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFB 895T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 19,685 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 18,880 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 17,253 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 14,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre is perished in sidewalls, no cords are visible.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 12,805 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 11,550 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 10,704 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 10,638 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 51,027 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 10,558 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 10,546 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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VFB 895T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VFB 895T, 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 VFB 895T registered?

VFB 895T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 January 1979.

Is VFB 895T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFB 895T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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