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EPA 830V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,073 mi
Last recorded73,073 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPA 830V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 73,073 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play slight lift (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play play in pinbush (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 72,107 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play slight lift (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play play in pinbush (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 71,306 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 71,301 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 67,162 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,101 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 67,098 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

small hole o/s/f wheel arch/floor

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,077 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,543 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,970 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,181 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch. Non prescribed area

Fail 16 Jul 2010 62,139 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch. Non prescribed area

oil on offside rear brake back plate

Pass 23 Jul 2009 60,081 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2009 60,081 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,825 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 59,683 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 59,683 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,996 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 58,996 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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EPA 830V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EPA 830V, 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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EPA 830V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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