MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was EPG 430V registered?
EPG 430V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is EPG 430V safe to buy?
The MOT history for EPG 430V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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