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EFD 642T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,109 mi
Last recorded85,109 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFD 642T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,109 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2018 85,091 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 84,959 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2008 84,574 miles

1/ UNDERBODY/BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

1/ VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK 2/ SLIGHT SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

Fail 9 Jan 2008 84,574 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1/ UNDERBODY/BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

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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EFD 642T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EFD 642T, 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 EFD 642T registered?

EFD 642T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 February 1979.

Is EFD 642T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFD 642T shows 5 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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