MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,483 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion on vehicle, CAT used and pressure applied but vehicle is coated underneath with heavy wax treatment (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of road spring (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s front lower suspension joint has slight lift .
Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s front lower suspension joint has slight lift .
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
THe n/s front suspension has slight lift.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
THe n/s front suspension has slight lift.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre has cracks in wall
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ERJ 5T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 ERJ 5T, 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.
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ERJ 5T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 June 1979.
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