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EYA 60T

1978 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

16,281 mi
Last recorded16,281 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYA 60T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,281 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under vehicle been spot welded but inside vehicle continuous welding

Fail 19 Jun 2007 16,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 16,271 miles

offside rear wheel rim slight damage

Fail 6 Feb 2006 16,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear wheel rim slight damage

Fail 21 Jul 2005 16,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel rim slight damage

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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EYA 60T is a 1978 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 EYA 60T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EYA 60T registered?

EYA 60T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 14 August 1978.

Is EYA 60T safe to buy?

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