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ERY 346T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,740 mi
Last recorded67,740 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERY 346T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,740 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,324 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,595 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 66,579 miles

offside rear brake catching - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,398 miles

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,015 miles

centre rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroding

wipers smeary

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,624 miles

centre rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

limited travel on clutch

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front wheel bearings slight play

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,482 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

offside front valance corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,639 miles

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

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

occasional low flash rate on indicators (battery?)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 63,517 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 62,721 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 62,721 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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ERY 346T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ERY 346T, 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 ERY 346T registered?

ERY 346T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 July 1979.

Is ERY 346T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERY 346T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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