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PIA 4463

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,712 mi
Last recorded14,712 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIA 4463
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 14,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint and bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 14,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached fixing bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn is a siren (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint and bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 14,679 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 14,629 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 14,629 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 14,026 miles

slight corrosion to near side front metal brak pip

slight play in both front inner steering arms

slight play in both front king pins

under engine oil leaks/g-box

Fail 14 Apr 2011 14,013 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil leak

Near side front king pin has slight play

Near side steering arm has slight play

Off side front king pin has slight play

Off side steering arm has slight play

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

Transmission oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,901 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,863 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 13,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 13,769 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 13,769 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 13,692 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 13,692 miles

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

lots of under body repaires/surface corroison.

near side rear tyre perishing.

slight oil/fuel dampness around float chambers under bonnet.

slight play in near side front anti-roll bar link.

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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PIA 4463 is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PIA 4463, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PIA 4463 registered?

PIA 4463 is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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