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EGR 389S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,959 mi
Last recorded93,959 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGR 389S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 93,959 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 93,603 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 93,308 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,006 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,912 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 92,849 miles

Front suspension lower trunions and king pins have some play - (not considered excessive at present)

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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EGR 389S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EGR 389S, 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 EGR 389S registered?

EGR 389S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 March 1978.

Is EGR 389S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGR 389S shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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