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EIG 858

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,220 mi
Last recorded52,220 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 858
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2018 52,220 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front side and indicator lamp lens loose

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger not fitted exhaust still secure

Oil leak engine and diff ()

Unable to inspect state of corrosion due to excessive underseal

corrosion started around n/s/r shock absorber

headlights have different lamps fitted n/s has sealed beam lamp fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,111 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 51,866 miles

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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EIG 858 is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 EIG 858, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EIG 858?

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What year was EIG 858 registered?

EIG 858 is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is EIG 858 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIG 858 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EIG 858 have outstanding finance?

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