1979 MG Midget 1.5L Petrol · AMP 814T

The vehicle shows an improving maintenance trend following a series of failures in late 2021 and 2022. The most recent MOT test on 1 December 2022 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This followed a failure on the same day in 2022, where the tester flagged a non-functional horn, inoperative offside parking brake, failed offside front and rear position lamps, and insufficient windscreen washer fluid. The recorded mileage of 72,582 miles is low for a 1979 model, averaging approximately 1,544 miles per year over its lifespan. The MOT history provided is sparse, covering only two years of testing between 2021 and 2022. Given the current date of 31 August 2026, the last recorded MOT was completed nearly four years ago, meaning the vehicle's current roadworthiness cannot be verified through official DVSA records. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, specifically the parking brake mechanism. The records show recurring issues with parking brake efficiency and inoperative sides in both the November 2021 and December 2022 tests. While these were resolved for the subsequent pass, the repeated nature of these faults suggests the mechanical components or cables may require close scrutiny. Electrical components such as the lighting system and horn should also be tested to ensure the repairs made in 2022 remain effective. Because the vehicle has likely spent significant time stationary given the low annual mileage and the long gap since the last test, an inspection of rubber components, seals, and potential fluid leaks is necessary to identify age-related degradation. buying_score: 55 risk_level: Medium.