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EFS 861S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

10,228 mi
Last recorded10,228 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFS 861S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 10,228 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (g/box) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 10,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (g/box) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 8,395 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

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

vehicle under sealed (unable to fully inspect)

Fail 24 Aug 2021 8,395 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

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

vehicle under sealed (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 30 Jul 2018 5,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 4,429 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak water pump ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 3,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 2,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 1,235 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 99,472 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 98,452 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,388 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 96,118 miles

rear petrol pipe from tank to pump beginning to rust

Fail 27 Jul 2010 96,118 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear petrol pipe from tank to pump beginning to rust

Pass 3 Aug 2009 93,771 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 93,771 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 92,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside steering box slightly corroded but serviceable

Fail 10 Jul 2008 92,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 90,224 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 88,311 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 88,311 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 83,834 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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EFS 861S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFS 861S, 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 EFS 861S registered?

EFS 861S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is EFS 861S safe to buy?

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