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TOI 4531

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,136 mi
Last recorded48,136 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOI 4531
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 48,136 miles

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 47,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Check strap mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

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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TOI 4531 is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow 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 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 TOI 4531, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TOI 4531?

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What year was TOI 4531 registered?

TOI 4531 is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is TOI 4531 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOI 4531 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 TOI 4531 have outstanding finance?

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