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VTC 866T

1979 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,400 mi
Last recorded81,400 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTC 866T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,400 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,809 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 77,513 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 76,364 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 73,670 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 72,314 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 67,876 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,153 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 65,739 miles

nearside fear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,251 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 65,060 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,975 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 64,841 miles

rubber pipe for brake fluid master cyclinder starting to perish -front and rear floors corroding - inner arches corroding slight play king pin and fulcrum pins

Pass 2 Jun 2006 64,770 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 64,770 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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VTC 866T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VTC 866T, 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

How do I check the history of VTC 866T?

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What year was VTC 866T registered?

VTC 866T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 March 1979.

Is VTC 866T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTC 866T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VTC 866T have outstanding finance?

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