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EEK 475V

1979 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,849 mi
Last recorded1,849 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEK 475V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 1,849 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 1,285 miles

advise all tyres split+perished change asap.

advise rear wheel arches corroded.

advise under side of car rusty+corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2018 1,283 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor + sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise all tyres split+perished change - asap

advise rear wheel arches corroded.

advise under side of car rusty+corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 1,274 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor + sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise all tyres split+perished change - asap

advise rear wheel arches corroded.

advise under side of car rusty+corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 1,084 miles

gearbox has leak

n/s/f steering joint has slight play

n/s/r wheel binding

o/s/f steering joint has slight play

o/s/r wheel binding

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2017 1,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearbox has leak

n/s/f steering joint has slight play

n/s/r wheel binding

o/s/f steering joint has slight play

o/s/r wheel binding

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 892 miles

oil preasure switch leaking oil

rear brakes binding slightly

rear leaf spring bushes splitting

Pass 1 Jul 2015 440 miles

Oil leak

exhaust back box rubber mount damaged but not affecting support

Pass 12 Jun 2014 97 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 89 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2013 99,589 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre cracking

off side front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2012 99,286 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 99,059 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 99,059 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 98,810 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 98,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 97,783 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 97,783 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 95,950 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 95,950 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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EEK 475V is a 1979 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EEK 475V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EEK 475V registered?

EEK 475V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is EEK 475V safe to buy?

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