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EPY 787V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,244 mi
Last recorded28,244 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPY 787V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 28,244 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,161 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 28,154 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 27,357 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 27,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering tight lock to lock.

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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EPY 787V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EPY 787V, 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 EPY 787V registered?

EPY 787V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is EPY 787V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPY 787V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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