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475 EYG

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,217 mi
Last recorded87,217 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration475 EYG
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 87,217 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 87,214 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 4 Jul 2011 87,214 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 2 Jul 2010 87,071 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

centre of floorpan holed twice but not affecting its strength, braking or within 30cm of load bearing areas

front brake imbalance 25%

Fail 19 Jun 2010 87,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

centre of floorpan holed twice but not affecting its strength, braking or within 30cm of load bearing areas

Fail 4 Jun 2010 87,060 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body heavily undersealed making full inspection difficult

Pass 27 Apr 2009 86,768 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 86,762 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2008 86,538 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 86,140 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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475 EYG is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 475 EYG, 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 475 EYG registered?

475 EYG is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 6 April 1979.

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