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EKV 299T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,766 mi
Last recorded67,766 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKV 299T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 67,766 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension spring forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension offside & nearside king pins,bushes & lower trunnion joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle metal fuel pipe corroded on rear tank end section ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front inner wing/outer chassis rail corroding at join with front floor pan

metal fuel pipe rear section corroded & fuel tank corroded on seam

nearside rear service & parking brake operating effort slightly lower than on offside rear

Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,748 miles

centre exhaust mount deteriorated,adequate at time of test.

n/s/r brake operqtion hand & foot only just reaches minimum requirement.

Fail 11 Aug 2016 64,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated,adequate at time of test.

n/s/r brake operqtion hand & foot only just reaches minimum requirement.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,189 miles

floor pans starting to corrode

general vehicle corrosion starting

o/s/f to n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r brake imbalance

petrol tank corroded

play in o/s/f lower trunion

play in top of steering column

rear fuel line corroded

steering rack worn

Fail 16 Apr 2010 64,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

engine oil switch leaking oil

floor pans starting to corrode

general vehicle corrosion starting

o/s/f to n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r brake imbalance

petrol tank corroded

play in o/s/f lower trunion

play in top of steering column

rear fuel line corroded

steering rack worn

Pass 1 Jun 2006 59,614 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 59,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

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

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

slight corrosion o/s floor †both sills spot welded but appear original type

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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EKV 299T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EKV 299T, 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 EKV 299T registered?

EKV 299T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 March 1979.

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