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EBV 230S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,071 mi
Last recorded26,071 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBV 230S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 26,071 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear axle diff slight leak

engine has slight leak

Pass 28 May 2016 25,992 miles

Front wipers poor and split on edges

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front slight lift in kingpin

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front lower floor to arch

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 20 Jun 2015 25,927 miles

1.very slight play in both front wheel bearings 2.slight lift in n/s front king pin

Pass 10 May 2014 25,714 miles

1.very slight play in both front wheel bearings 2.slight lift in n/s front kingpin

Pass 25 May 2013 25,475 miles

1.slight play in both front wheel bearings 2.slight lift in n/s front kingpin

Fail 18 May 2013 25,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1.slight play in both front wheel bearings 2.slight lift in n/s front kingpin

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,997 miles

1.slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Apr 2012 24,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1.slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,572 miles

1.slight play in both fron twheel bearings 2.slight corrosion of rear under valance

Fail 11 Oct 2010 24,526 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on inner wheel arch osf has hole end of sill

corrosion osr inner wheel arch several holes .

excessive engine oil leak

slight movement bottom of steering column

Pass 3 Oct 2009 24,010 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,021 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,449 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,954 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 20,913 miles

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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EBV 230S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 EBV 230S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EBV 230S registered?

EBV 230S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 December 1977.

Is EBV 230S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBV 230S shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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