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EPG 430V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,772 mi
Last recorded98,772 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPG 430V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 98,772 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 98,726 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 98,726 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 98,585 miles

1.Indicator switch loose but working correctly.

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 98,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 98,504 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 98,345 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 98,340 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front valance slight corrosion

n/s/f outer sill slight corrosion

both front wheel bearings slight play

o/s/f inner lower wheel arch slight 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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EPG 430V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EPG 430V, 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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EPG 430V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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