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EGT 823T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,087 mi
Last recorded77,087 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGT 823T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 77,087 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,619 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 76,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,443 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 76,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,923 miles

Both outer body sills have corrosion.

Fuel lines corroded.

N/S/F track rod/ drumstick has slight play.

O/S/F track rod/drumstick has slight play.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 75,923 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both outer body sills have corrosion.

Fuel lines corroded.

N/S/F track rod/ drumstick has slight play.

O/S/F track rod/drumstick has slight play.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 75,897 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 75,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 72,059 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front flex hose split

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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EGT 823T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EGT 823T, 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 EGT 823T registered?

EGT 823T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is EGT 823T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGT 823T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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