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EGF 341T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

19,664 mi
Last recorded19,664 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGF 341T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 19,664 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 19,624 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Sep 2024 19,624 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 19,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 19,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 18,350 miles

Nearside Floor not fully secure has had previous welding and covered in under seal (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to front x member

Fail 22 Aug 2022 18,350 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated within 30 cm of chassis (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring bump stop box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Floor not fully secure has had previous welding and covered in under seal (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to front x member

Pass 27 Aug 2021 17,144 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 16,223 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

slight play to n/f king pin

Fail 13 May 2020 16,223 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

slight play to n/f king pin

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 13,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside seat mount corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 3,844 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 96,807 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,784 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 85,376 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 83,127 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 83,113 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 83,110 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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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EGF 341T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EGF 341T, 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 EGF 341T registered?

EGF 341T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 August 1978.

Is EGF 341T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGF 341T shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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