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XFC 174V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

18,842 mi
Last recorded18,842 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFC 174V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 18,842 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 17,410 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 15,990 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 14,905 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 13,775 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 12,219 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 11,122 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 10,071 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 8,242 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 5,921 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 4,428 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 3,118 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 1,914 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 455 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 99,125 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 97,647 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 94,574 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 91,745 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 88,489 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 83,285 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 77,472 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 77,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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XFC 174V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 XFC 174V, 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 XFC 174V?

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What year was XFC 174V registered?

XFC 174V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is XFC 174V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFC 174V shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XFC 174V have outstanding finance?

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