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AEX 343S

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,886 mi
Last recorded50,886 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEX 343S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 50,886 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 50,681 miles

all vehicle underside wax oiled

Pass 16 Dec 2022 50,424 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 49,833 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 48,914 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,821 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,246 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust mountings starting to split

Fail 18 Aug 2017 47,246 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust mountings starting to split

Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bumper (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,788 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 46,786 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front flexible brake hose age cracking

Offside Front tyre worn 2.0mm

exhaust leak front to middle joint

exhaust system knocking on body (rear)

general oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,317 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,020 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front tyres worn to approx 2mm

Fail 2 Sep 2013 46,020 miles

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

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front tyres worn to approx 2mm

Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,612 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,147 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,573 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 44,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion in near side outer sill

Pass 29 Aug 2009 44,127 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 44,098 miles

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,409 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,197 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 43,197 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 42,878 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 42,395 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 42,395 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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AEX 343S is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 AEX 343S, 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

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What year was AEX 343S registered?

AEX 343S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 21 June 1978.

Is AEX 343S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEX 343S shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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