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EGB 608T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,130 mi
Last recorded73,130 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGB 608T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 73,130 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 73,109 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 73,109 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 73,080 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 73,079 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 73,045 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front leaf spring mount point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 73,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front leaf spring mount point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 72,896 miles

Front Oil leak @ engine area ()

Front Oil leak @ engine area ()

Rear Oil leak @ diff pinion seal ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,662 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 72,662 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested all brakes (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,364 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,504 miles

front shockabsorbers soft

Fail 25 Feb 2015 71,500 miles

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front shockabsorbers soft

Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,530 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 68,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,218 miles

front flexi hoses perrished

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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EGB 608T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 EGB 608T, 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 48 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 EGB 608T registered?

EGB 608T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is EGB 608T safe to buy?

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