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EPM 88V

1980 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,202 mi
Last recorded59,202 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPM 88V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 59,202 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 59,192 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,145 miles

both rear tyres cracking, nearside rear needs replacing soon

general corrosion to vehicle and suspension components

Pass 23 Jul 2016 59,110 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,804 miles

front chassis slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 23 Jun 2015 58,804 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 58,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,158 miles

general underbody and body corrosion set in

rear tyres perishing

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 23 Jul 2013 58,158 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 57,991 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,848 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 57,848 miles

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)

Fail 21 May 2007 57,811 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 57,186 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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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.

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