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EON 434L

1976 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

848 mi
Last recorded848 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEON 434L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 848 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion beginning in rear quarter panels both sides and front valance (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox and differential have slight oil leaks

horn switch insecure

washer button insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2017 848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion beginning in rear quarter panels both sides and front valance (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox and differential have slight oil leaks

horn switch insecure

washer button insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2016 840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

inner sills getting rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2015 839 miles

off side rear exhaust mount has broken

Pass 19 Aug 2014 837 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 837 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming in the near side rear bodywork

front number plate is cracked

near side rear exhaust mount is splitting

screen wash operating pump is insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2013 776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming in the near side rear bodywork

near side rear exhaust mount is splitting

screen wash operating pump is insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2012 715 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 684 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 639 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 589 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 496 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 496 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 345 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 345 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 100 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp operation intermittent

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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EON 434L is a 1976 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EON 434L, 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 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EON 434L registered?

EON 434L is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 16 June 1976.

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