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EWL 384S

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

19,381 mi
Last recorded19,381 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 384S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 19,381 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 19,242 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 18,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine gearbox and diff

Rear axle rebound rubber straps slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2021 18,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2015 18,737 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Wipers smearing

Pass 14 Jan 2014 18,347 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 18,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

headlamp main beam flash not working

offside front headlamp beam pattern poor

offside front wing lower bracket broken

Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,728 miles

main beam flash not working

offside front inner wheel arch corrodeing

slight lift in nearside front suspension king pin

strong advisory that the nearside rear wheel bearing is getting noisey

Fail 3 Nov 2011 17,728 miles

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

main beam flash not working

offside front inner wheel arch corrodeing

slight lift in nearside front suspension king pin

strong advisory that the nearside rear wheel bearing is getting noisey

Pass 6 Nov 2010 17,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear leaf spring u bolt mountings corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2010 17,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front chassis rail splash panel corroded through

nearside floor to sill corroded

rear leaf spring u bolt mountings corroded

strong advisory that both front suspension king pin lower bushes have free play

Fail 26 Sep 2009 17,029 miles

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

various areas of under body corosion

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2009 17,029 miles

various areas of under body corosion

various oil leaks

Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,947 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 16,841 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 16,807 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,724 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 16,724 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 16,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

front bumper insecure

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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EWL 384S is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 EWL 384S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EWL 384S registered?

EWL 384S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is EWL 384S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWL 384S shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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