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XFC 794V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,033 mi
Last recorded1,033 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFC 794V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 1,033 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 1,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2011 906 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 905 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 677 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 677 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipes from m/c starting to rust

O/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Jul 2006 333 miles

n/S WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 18 Jul 2006 328 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/s wiper starting to split

Pass 19 Jul 2005 60,651 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

steering wheel damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2005 60,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

steering wheel covering split

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 794V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XFC 794V, 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 XFC 794V registered?

XFC 794V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 September 1979.

Is XFC 794V safe to buy?

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