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ENA 82T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,976 mi
Last recorded71,976 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENA 82T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,976 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,957 miles

slight wear lower fulcrum pins

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,769 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 71,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,503 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,389 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,258 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,739 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 70,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 70,436 miles

handbrake needs attention

osf indicator lens damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,969 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 69,969 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift in os king pin

Pass 13 Apr 2006 69,297 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 69,296 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ENA 82T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 ENA 82T, 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 47 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 ENA 82T registered?

ENA 82T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 25 May 1979.

Is ENA 82T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENA 82T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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