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EFP 735T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,396 mi
Last recorded46,396 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFP 735T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 46,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

grease nipple on nsf lower arm broken

one bulb on ns number plate lamp not working but other one is.

slight play in front suspension both sides poss wheel bearings

Fail 1 Aug 2014 46,394 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

grease nipple on nsf lower arm broken

one bulb on ns number plate lamp not working but other one is.

slight play in front suspension both sides poss wheel bearings

Pass 22 Apr 2013 46,057 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 46,054 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pipes & front to rear flex covered in sealer

no steering lock not sure if fitted as new

ns seat not fitted

slight movement steering column lower bush

very slight play nsf suspension

wire on oil pressure switch broken

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,725 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,457 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 45,365 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,299 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 45,264 miles

o/s rear swinging shackle bush rear of spring starting to split.

Fail 15 May 2008 45,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear swinging shackle bush rear of spring starting to split.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,148 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 44,947 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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EFP 735T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFP 735T, 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.

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What year was EFP 735T registered?

EFP 735T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 15 June 1979.

Is EFP 735T safe to buy?

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