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VHY 709T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

61,201 mi
Last recorded61,201 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHY 709T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 61,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and offside rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 61,201 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 61,201 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2016 61,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 60,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front floor corroded and holed

rear spring hangers corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 60,903 miles

nearside front floor corroded and holed

rear spring hangers corroded

Fail 10 May 2014 60,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front floor corroded and holed

rear spring hangers corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rust hole in n/s floor (sill area)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 60,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rust hole in n/s floor (sill area)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,817 miles

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

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

handbrake travel long

slight bind front brakes

Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,969 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 58,305 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 58,305 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 58,096 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 58,030 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VHY 709T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHY 709T, 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.

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What year was VHY 709T registered?

VHY 709T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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The MOT history for VHY 709T shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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