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397 EAX

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

64,462 mi
Last recorded64,462 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration397 EAX
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,462 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,217 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,987 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,911 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,830 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,726 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 63,677 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,629 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,584 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,495 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,446 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 63,153 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 63,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,150 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 63,112 miles

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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397 EAX is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 397 EAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 397 EAX?

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What year was 397 EAX registered?

397 EAX is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is 397 EAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 397 EAX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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