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XCN 870T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,285 mi
Last recorded92,285 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCN 870T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 92,285 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,804 miles

Oil leak

front brakes slight binding

Fail 25 Jul 2013 91,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front brakes slight binding

Pass 14 Jan 2012 91,702 miles

rear exhaust rusty and repaired

slight play in n/s and o/s front king pin thrust

Pass 15 Jun 2010 91,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Surface corrosion to front suspension components

Underbody & brake pipes unsealed

Pass 18 Jun 2009 91,378 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Surface corrosion to front suspension components

Underbody and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 22 May 2008 90,997 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Heavy surface corrosion on all suspension components.

Heavy surface corrosion on underbody panels.

N/S/R brake backplate has surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 May 2008 90,959 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Heavy surface corrosion on all suspension components.

Heavy surface corrosion on underbody panels.

N/S/R brake backplate has surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 May 2007 90,553 miles

Fuel hose to pump perished.

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear exhaust mount perished

Vehicle underside corroded.

Wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 May 2007 90,553 miles

Fuel hose to pump perished.

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear exhaust mount perished

Vehicle underside corroded.

Wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 May 2006 89,711 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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XCN 870T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XCN 870T, 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 XCN 870T registered?

XCN 870T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 28 April 1979.

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