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XPX 746V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,112 mi
Last recorded95,112 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPX 746V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 95,112 miles

both front lower swivels worn

Fail 24 Jun 2019 95,109 miles

Emissions not tested excess coolant leak bottom hose over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak bottom hose ()

both front lower swivels worn

Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,039 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 95,019 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 95,017 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,812 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 94,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,482 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 94,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F lower arm inner wishbone bushes worn no play detected

Pass 10 Jun 2011 93,848 miles

offside front wing corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 91,110 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 89,141 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 87,040 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 84,952 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 84,952 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 83,755 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
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XPX 746V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XPX 746V, 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 XPX 746V registered?

XPX 746V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 September 1979.

Is XPX 746V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPX 746V shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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