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EVH 845S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,929 mi
Last recorded61,929 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVH 845S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,929 miles

Nearside Front steering rack has play

Fail 11 Jul 2015 61,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nail in o/s/r tyre& 2mm on inner tread

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 11 Jul 2015 61,515 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nail in o/s/r tyre& 2mm on inner tread

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,970 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,722 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion inside driver's footwell (close to pedal mountings) but not considered to be excessive

seepage from rear differential

slight play detected in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 21 Jun 2013 60,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

corrosion to vehicle body inside drivers footwell (close to pedal mountings) but not considered excessive

rear differential oil seepage

slight play detected in steering rack (nearside)

Pass 1 May 2012 60,264 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front chassis leg corroded

slight corrosion to offside front vehicle structure/body (floor-pan)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 60,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front chassis leg corroded

slight corrosion to offside front vehicle structure/body (floor-pan)

Pass 16 May 2011 59,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front vehicle structure has slight corrosion

slight oil leak

slight play detected in steering rack (nearside)

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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EVH 845S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 EVH 845S, 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 49 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 EVH 845S registered?

EVH 845S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 December 1977.

Is EVH 845S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVH 845S shows 9 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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