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EPK 850V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,190 mi
Last recorded90,190 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPK 850V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 90,190 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 90,190 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 90,190 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 90,190 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 89,789 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 88,602 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 87,655 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 85,844 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 84,814 miles

Slight lift in both front king pins

Surface rust over all under body suspenssion parts

Fail 20 Feb 2006 84,184 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Both front king pins have slight lift

Handbrake lever stiff too operate

Sufrace rust on all susspension parts under vehicle

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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EPK 850V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 850V, 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 850V registered?

EPK 850V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is EPK 850V safe to buy?

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