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EWL 882S

1978 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,541 mi
Last recorded95,541 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 882S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 95,541 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 95,541 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 95,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 21 Jun 2021 95,495 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 13 May 2020 95,476 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight exhaust leak

Fail 7 May 2020 95,455 miles

Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHTS NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH EITHER MAIN OR DIP (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury floor pan corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury floor pan corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight exhaust leak

Pass 15 May 2019 94,345 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing

no difference in light output between front position lamps and dip beam lamps

Fail 9 May 2019 94,345 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing

no difference in light output between front position lamps and dip beam lamps

Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,662 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 88,453 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 88,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 88,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (PITTED) (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 86,221 miles

free play at steering wheel

front inner wings

security of o/s door mirror

slight wear n/s/f wheel bearing

corrosion and repairs to n/s and o/s floor to sills

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion on exhaust

wear in both front inner anti roll bar bushes

wear in n/s/f and o/s/f lower tronions

wear in steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2014 86,221 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion and repairs to n/s and o/s floor to sills

corrosion on exhaust

free play at steering wheel

front inner wings

security of o/s door mirror

slight wear n/s/f wheel bearing

wear in both front inner anti roll bar bushes

wear in n/s/f and o/s/f lower tronions

wear in steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2013 81,470 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 81,425 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 30 May 2013 81,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,415 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 71,886 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 69,794 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,021 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 64,048 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 64,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 62,594 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 60,996 miles

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

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

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 882S is a 1978 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 882S, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EWL 882S registered?

EWL 882S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 20 April 1978.

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