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VHT 329T

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,710 mi
Last recorded9,710 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHT 329T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 9,710 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 9,703 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 9,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 9,322 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 92,728 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 9,268 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,248 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 9,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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VHT 329T is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHT 329T, 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

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What year was VHT 329T registered?

VHT 329T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is VHT 329T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHT 329T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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