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EDH 582T

1979 MG Midget

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,395 mi
Last recorded77,395 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDH 582T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch ( by washer bottle ) getting rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2018 77,395 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch ( by washer bottle ) getting rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2017 77,167 miles

heater hose split

Fail 4 Nov 2017 77,157 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

heater hose split

Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,125 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,858 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 76,858 miles

Braking system leaking Master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,633 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 76,498 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 76,370 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre edging off

steering slightly tight

Pass 7 Jul 2007 76,268 miles

Oil leak

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Jul 2006 76,170 miles

Handbrake travel long

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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EDH 582T is a 1979 MG Midget in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EDH 582T, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EDH 582T?

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What year was EDH 582T registered?

EDH 582T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 10 January 1979.

Is EDH 582T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDH 582T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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