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XVB 251V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,204 mi
Last recorded19,204 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVB 251V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 19,204 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 14,034 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 10,808 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 10,808 miles

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

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2010 8,247 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 104,694 miles

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

slight play in lefthand side of steering rack.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 99,031 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 93,509 miles

n/s/f swivel has slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2006 87,958 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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XVB 251V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XVB 251V, 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 XVB 251V registered?

XVB 251V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is XVB 251V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVB 251V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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