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EJT 788V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,378 mi
Last recorded72,378 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJT 788V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 72,378 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 70,922 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,473 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 66,258 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 64,867 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 64,038 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 62,827 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 62,152 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 61,032 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 60,717 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,007 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2008 60,005 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2007 57,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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EJT 788V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 EJT 788V, 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 EJT 788V registered?

EJT 788V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is EJT 788V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJT 788V shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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