MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,202 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
general corrosion to vehicle and suspension components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
general corrosion to vehicle and suspension components
both rear tyres cracking, nearside rear needs replacing soon
general corrosion to vehicle and suspension components
front chassis slightly corroded
nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished
offside rear tyre sidewalls perished
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front chassis slightly corroded
nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished
offside rear tyre sidewalls perished
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is perished
offside rear tyre outer sidewall is perished
general underbody and body corrosion set in
rear tyres perishing
slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
general underbody and body corrosion set in
rear tyres perishing
slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EPM 88V is a 1980 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EPM 88V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was EPM 88V registered?
EPM 88V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 18 January 1980.
Is EPM 88V safe to buy?
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