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EDG 294T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,767 mi
Last recorded26,767 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDG 294T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 26,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 26,720 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 26,694 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 26,377 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2014 25,714 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 25,645 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,474 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,361 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 25,222 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 25,120 miles
Pass 4 May 2008 24,465 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 24,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 24,137 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 23,449 miles

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
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EDG 294T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EDG 294T, 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 EDG 294T registered?

EDG 294T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 22 June 1979.

Is EDG 294T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDG 294T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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