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EGG 720T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,837 mi
Last recorded42,837 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGG 720T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 42,837 miles

fuel pipe corroded

slight rust on rears arches

Pass 28 May 2012 42,795 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 42,795 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2008 42,678 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 42,549 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 42,358 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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EGG 720T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EGG 720T, 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 EGG 720T registered?

EGG 720T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is EGG 720T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGG 720T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EGG 720T have outstanding finance?

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