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EPK 759V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

5,071 mi
Last recorded5,071 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPK 759V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 5,071 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 4,415 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 3,639 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 3,639 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 2,462 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 2,462 miles

Fuel system component leaking carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill panel insecure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 1,048 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 676 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 98,859 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 98,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 95,105 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 93,300 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 92,542 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 91,529 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 89,507 miles

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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EPK 759V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EPK 759V, 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

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What year was EPK 759V registered?

EPK 759V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 September 1979.

Is EPK 759V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPK 759V shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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