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EKE 25T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,834 mi
Last recorded56,834 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKE 25T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,834 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake poss needs adjustment

Fail 23 May 2018 56,834 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake poss needs adjustment

Pass 12 May 2017 56,478 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 56,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2015 56,200 miles

Offside Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,637 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,131 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust rubber perished

Fail 8 Nov 2013 55,131 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust rubber perished

Fail 7 Jul 2006 55,074 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play on nearside front tie rod

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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EKE 25T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EKE 25T, 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 EKE 25T registered?

EKE 25T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 May 1979.

Is EKE 25T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKE 25T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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