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XJG 315V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,953 mi
Last recorded98,953 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJG 315V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2009 98,953 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 96,980 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 95,954 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 95,950 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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XJG 315V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XJG 315V, 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 XJG 315V registered?

XJG 315V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 August 1979.

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