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EAW 770V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,974 mi
Last recorded71,974 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAW 770V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 71,974 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 71,973 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,961 miles

EARLY SIGNS OF WEAR TO NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER KING PIN/DRIVERS WIPER BLADE IS WEARING /SMELL OF FUEL WHEN HOT BUT NO LEAKS VISIBLE

Fail 10 Jun 2014 71,961 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

EARLY SIGNS OF WEAR TO NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER KING PIN/DRIVERS WIPER BLADE IS WEARING /SMELL OF FUEL WHEN HOT BUT NO LEAKS VISIBLE

Pass 22 Sep 2008 71,866 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE AN D OFFSIDE STEERING RACK AND KINGPINS

Fail 22 Sep 2008 71,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE AN D OFFSIDE STEERING RACK AND KINGPINS

Pass 12 Sep 2007 71,739 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 71,569 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE MOUNTING IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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EAW 770V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 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 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAW 770V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EAW 770V registered?

EAW 770V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 August 1979.

Is EAW 770V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAW 770V 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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