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EJA 660T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

7,501 mi
Last recorded7,501 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJA 660T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 7,501 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 7,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 6,967 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 6,874 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 6,646 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 6,644 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 6,343 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 6,201 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 6,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 4,701 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 4,695 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 249 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 91,879 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 83,970 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 83,970 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,588 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 72,588 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 72,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 72,479 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 66,846 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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EJA 660T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 EJA 660T, 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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EJA 660T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 July 1979.

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