MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,376 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
No passenger seat fitted at time of test
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
No passenger seat fitted at time of test
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EOF 473V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 EOF 473V, 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.
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What year was EOF 473V registered?
EOF 473V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 March 1980.
Is EOF 473V safe to buy?
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