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EGO 193T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,624 mi
Last recorded54,624 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGO 193T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 54,624 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 54,602 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front lower king pin bushes slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,062 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 53,906 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,674 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,307 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,408 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 52,005 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,281 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 51,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,737 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,170 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,834 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,967 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,027 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,067 miles

slight play in neaside front rack

Pass 14 Jul 2006 46,376 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front lower suspension joints have some play

Pass 27 Jul 2005 45,486 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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EGO 193T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EGO 193T, 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

How do I check the history of EGO 193T?

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What year was EGO 193T registered?

EGO 193T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 September 1978.

Is EGO 193T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGO 193T shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EGO 193T have outstanding finance?

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