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EDH 586T

1979 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

23,005 mi
Last recorded23,005 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDH 586T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 23,005 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 23,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2017 22,697 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 22,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 22,075 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 21,458 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 20,562 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 20,136 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 20,015 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 18,827 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,396 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 18,396 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 18,269 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 18,269 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,216 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 17,205 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 16,377 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 16,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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 586T is a 1979 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EDH 586T, 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.

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What year was EDH 586T registered?

EDH 586T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 24 January 1979.

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