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EGD 594T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,072 mi
Last recorded32,072 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGD 594T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 32,072 miles

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

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

fresh underseai underneath

no front bumper

Fail 3 May 2017 32,072 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

fresh underseai underneath

no front bumper

Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,912 miles

slight play king pins

some corrosion to underside

underside covered in thick underseal unable to see repairs

Fail 10 Jun 2016 31,912 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight play king pins

some corrosion to underside

underside covered in thick underseal unable to see repairs

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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EGD 594T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EGD 594T, 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 EGD 594T registered?

EGD 594T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 August 1978.

Is EGD 594T safe to buy?

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