MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,766 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
centre exhaust mount deteriorated,adequate at time of test.
n/s/r brake operqtion hand & foot only just reaches minimum requirement.
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.
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
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
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?
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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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EKV 299T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 March 1979.
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