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EAY 975T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,371 mi
Last recorded27,371 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAY 975T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 27,371 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s n/s/f swivel sligty worn

Pass 28 Mar 2018 27,126 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 27,126 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 26,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,829 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,425 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,395 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,205 miles

All underside greased

Slight blow from exhaust back box join

Slight oil leak on engine and gearbox

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 May 2007 24,416 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 23,994 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 23,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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EAY 975T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAY 975T, 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

How do I check the history of EAY 975T?

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What year was EAY 975T registered?

EAY 975T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is EAY 975T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAY 975T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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