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ELW 977T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

588 mi
Last recorded588 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELW 977T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2013 588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion at rear inner wheel arches

engine and gearbox oily

Pass 9 Jul 2013 588 miles

corrosion at rear inner wheel arches

engine and gearbox oily

Pass 1 Mar 2012 452 miles

long travel at parking brake lever

nearside rear tyre perished

play at nearside front king pin

Pass 4 Nov 2010 347 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 230 miles

bubble rust started on o/souter door seal

slight play in both front king pins

under side of car rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2008 99,817 miles

rear n/plate cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2007 99,799 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 99,794 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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ELW 977T 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 75%.

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 ELW 977T, 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 ELW 977T registered?

ELW 977T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is ELW 977T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELW 977T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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