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EPP 971T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

21,746 mi
Last recorded21,746 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPP 971T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 21,746 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 21,661 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front suspension king pins have slight movement

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Floor corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch close to excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 21,437 miles

Both front suspension king pins have slight movement

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 21,205 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 21,205 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Calliper bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 20,550 miles

Rear floor panels slight corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2021 20,550 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear floor panels slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2016 20,408 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 20,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,919 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 19,919 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 17,094 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 17,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,351 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 14,381 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 11,254 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 10,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 10,919 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 10,592 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 10,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 10,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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EPP 971T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EPP 971T, 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 EPP 971T registered?

EPP 971T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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