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EUY 75S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,327 mi
Last recorded62,327 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUY 75S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,327 miles

n/s/r leaver arm damp

small exhaust blow manifold area

Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,880 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 61,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

small exhaust blow around manifold area

small hole in n/s body sill not in prescribed area

Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,872 miles

BOTH rear suspension levers have a minor leak of oil

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 60,871 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH rear suspension levers have a minor leak of oil

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,869 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,603 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 56,601 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,311 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,256 miles

all of underside of vehicle as underseal over it. not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,204 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 55,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2007 54,906 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 54,663 miles

slight play offside and nearside lower front suspension joints.

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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EUY 75S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 EUY 75S, 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 48 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 EUY 75S registered?

EUY 75S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 February 1978.

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