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XRC 116

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,441 mi
Last recorded1,441 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRC 116
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 1,441 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 740 miles

near side rear brake binding

rear brakes slightly out of balance

some fore-aft play in steering column

Pass 11 Jul 2014 506 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 440 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 440 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 135 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 99,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 99,850 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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XRC 116 is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 XRC 116, 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 XRC 116 registered?

XRC 116 is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is XRC 116 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRC 116 shows 9 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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