CarVerify

Free Car Check

AEF 374T

1978 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,742 mi
Last recorded91,742 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEF 374T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 91,742 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 91,003 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 90,059 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 90,059 miles

All direction indicators not working Do not flash stay illuminated (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 88,874 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,124 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 87,227 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,744 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 86,741 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,546 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,304 miles

diff pinion oil seal leaking

play in steering column at bottom

Fail 1 Aug 2012 85,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

diff pinion oil seal leaking

play in steering column at bottom

Pass 4 Aug 2011 84,826 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 84,302 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,302 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 83,609 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 82,905 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 82,905 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 81,874 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 81,874 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 80,528 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 80,528 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 78,778 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
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AEF 374T is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 AEF 374T, 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 48 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 AEF 374T?

You can check the full history of AEF 374T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AEF 374T registered?

AEF 374T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is AEF 374T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEF 374T shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AEF 374T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AEF 374T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.