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VHO 999V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,433 mi
Last recorded25,433 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHO 999V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 25,433 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 25,297 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

Offside Rear rubber exhaust hanger deteriorated

Rubber gearbox mounts deteriorating

Fail 23 Jan 2018 25,294 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

Offside Rear rubber exhaust hanger deteriorated

Rubber gearbox mounts deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,287 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 24,255 miles

corrosion on lower scuttle panel o/s and n/s

park brake high some reserve

Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,865 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 23,865 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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VHO 999V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VHO 999V, 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 VHO 999V registered?

VHO 999V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 September 1979.

Is VHO 999V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHO 999V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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