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EAH 106T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,766 mi
Last recorded76,766 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAH 106T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 76,766 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated and has cracks but no cords displayed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front both sides ()

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened All 4 (2.4.A.2)

excessive amount of under seal used underneath the vehicle

exhaust system and clamp worn and corroded

fuel pipe corroded

fuel tank corroded but covered by under seal

suspected corrosion underneath the carpets difficult to check

Fail 17 Nov 2016 76,766 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated and has cracks but no cords displayed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front both sides ()

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened All 4 (2.4.A.2)

excessive amount of under seal used underneath the vehicle

exhaust system and clamp worn and corroded

fuel pipe corroded

fuel tank corroded but covered by under seal

suspected corrosion underneath the carpets difficult to check

Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,589 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,036 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 75,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 75,910 miles

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

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

extensive corrosion to underside,covered with underseal

Fail 9 May 2008 75,910 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

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

extensive corrosion to underside,covered with underseal

Pass 14 Nov 2006 75,910 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 75,910 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight play nsf rack †corrossion osf floor †spacer osf caliper incorrectly fitted

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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EAH 106T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAH 106T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EAH 106T registered?

EAH 106T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 23 February 1979.

Is EAH 106T safe to buy?

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