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EUI 545

1979 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,821 mi
Last recorded90,821 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUI 545
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 90,821 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 86,145 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 82,969 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 80,251 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 76,139 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 75,082 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 74,109 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 72,067 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 69,927 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 66,806 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,945 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,839 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,882 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,453 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 62,452 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,133 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 60,546 miles

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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EUI 545 is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EUI 545, 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 EUI 545 registered?

EUI 545 is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 May 1979.

Is EUI 545 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUI 545 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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