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EGT 370T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,744 mi
Last recorded94,744 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGT 370T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,744 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 94,294 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,465 miles

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,069 miles

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,213 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,664 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 90,664 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 90,610 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 90,610 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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EGT 370T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGT 370T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EGT 370T?

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What year was EGT 370T registered?

EGT 370T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 August 1978.

Is EGT 370T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGT 370T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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