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EGF 828T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,219 mi
Last recorded38,219 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGF 828T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 38,219 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 38,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 34,910 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 33,873 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 32,499 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 31,443 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 31,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached link arm (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 30,114 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 29,532 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 27,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 25,935 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 24,593 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 23,499 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,225 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,903 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,439 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,442 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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EGF 828T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 828T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGF 828T registered?

EGF 828T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is EGF 828T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGF 828T shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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