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ERS 630T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,233 mi
Last recorded73,233 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERS 630T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 73,233 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,230 miles

corrosion appearing at sill edges

different size tyres on front to rears

front bumper missing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 72,976 miles

Front brakes binding slightley

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

Rear hose contaminated with oil

Fail 14 Jun 2016 72,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.88 should be4.5 max (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting at rear broken (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column shaft has excessive end float excessive up and down movement (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Rear hose contaminated with oil

Front brakes binding slightley

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,882 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 72,882 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,707 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting weak advise change soon

Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,567 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 72,054 miles

155/13 rear tyres 145/13 front tyres

park brake travel close to max.

Pass 18 Dec 2010 71,710 miles

slight play o/s/f lower trunion

suspension rusty

wiper blades split

Fail 1 Oct 2010 71,710 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

slight play in o/s lower trunion joint

suspension rusting as you would expect with this age car

wipers split but do clear windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2007 71,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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ERS 630T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ERS 630T, 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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What year was ERS 630T registered?

ERS 630T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 July 1979.

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