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EMU 700V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,288 mi
Last recorded67,288 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMU 700V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 67,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 67,094 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Undersealed

Pass 21 May 2019 67,088 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 17 May 2019 67,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2017 67,085 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,079 miles

floors corroded

front suspension arms corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 67,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

floors corroded

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,065 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 66,895 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 66,888 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 66,879 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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EMU 700V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 55,392 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 EMU 700V, 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 46 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 EMU 700V registered?

EMU 700V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 March 1980.

Is EMU 700V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMU 700V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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