1979 MG Midget 1.5L Petrol · HVT 560V
1979 MG Midget (1.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 1979. Recorded mileage 56,393 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MG MIDGET
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HVT 560V Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2023
- 56,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HVT 560V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Mg Midget (HVT 560V) between May 2023 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
HVT 560V Mileage History
- 24/05/202356,332 mi
- 26/06/202356,393 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 675 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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