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XJK 744T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,576 mi
Last recorded63,576 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJK 744T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 63,576 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 63,564 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake balance poor

rear spring bushes bady worn

corrosion to front suspension

headlamp patterns poor

various patch repairs under vehicle and heavily under sealed

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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XJK 744T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 XJK 744T, 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 XJK 744T?

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What year was XJK 744T registered?

XJK 744T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 July 1979.

Is XJK 744T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJK 744T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XJK 744T have outstanding finance?

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