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EEA 781T

1979 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,609 mi
Last recorded90,609 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEA 781T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 90,609 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 90,588 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,301 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch repair (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Fail 20 Apr 2017 90,300 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch repair (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,472 miles

Slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 11 Apr 2016 89,472 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,943 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 88,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 88,390 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 86,985 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

oil leak on o/s rear back plate

vertical play on steering column

Pass 14 Feb 2012 85,444 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 85,390 miles

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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EEA 781T is a 1979 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EEA 781T, 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 EEA 781T?

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What year was EEA 781T registered?

EEA 781T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 5 February 1979.

Is EEA 781T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEA 781T shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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