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ENX 870T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,758 mi
Last recorded75,758 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENX 870T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 75,758 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 75,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,244 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 74,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,321 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,493 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged perishing and commencing to split (7.2.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 71,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2015 71,569 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,547 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 70,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,440 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 70,372 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

extensive body and underbody corrosion// extensive suspension component corrosion

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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ENX 870T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ENX 870T, 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

How do I check the history of ENX 870T?

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What year was ENX 870T registered?

ENX 870T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 March 1979.

Is ENX 870T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENX 870T shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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