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EGO 420J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,809 mi
Last recorded1,809 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGO 420J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 1,809 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 1,062 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 1,025 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 1,011 miles

slight play in both rack ends

slight play in n/s/f trunnion

Fail 28 Sep 2020 1,011 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank supply pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in both rack ends

slight play in n/s/f trunnion

Pass 18 Sep 2019 1,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 879 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 858 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 838 miles

Oil leak

nearside wiper splitting

Pass 1 Aug 2014 726 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 626 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 463 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in n/s/f hub pin

Fail 2 Aug 2012 463 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in n/s/f hub pin

Pass 30 Aug 2011 434 miles

slight play in n/s/f hub pin

slight play in o/s/f rack joint

Fail 30 Aug 2011 434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in n/s/f hub pin

slight play in o/s/f rack joint

Pass 1 Sep 2010 216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 99,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 13 Aug 2008 99,699 miles

intermitant fault on main beam switch

Pass 31 Jul 2007 99,362 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 98,917 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 98,709 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 98,709 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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EGO 420J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGO 420J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGO 420J registered?

EGO 420J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 13 August 1970.

Is EGO 420J safe to buy?

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