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EFM 707S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,960 mi
Last recorded96,960 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFM 707S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 96,960 miles

slight play in offside suspension front lower trunnion.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,904 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 96,889 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 96,825 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 96,393 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 96,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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EFM 707S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 EFM 707S, 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 48 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 EFM 707S registered?

EFM 707S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 June 1978.

Is EFM 707S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFM 707S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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