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EHP 840T

1979 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,110 mi
Last recorded95,110 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHP 840T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 95,110 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,264 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 93,600 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing trunion (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 93,265 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,378 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 92,971 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 92,395 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 92,263 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 92,263 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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EHP 840T is a 1979 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EHP 840T, 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 EHP 840T?

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What year was EHP 840T registered?

EHP 840T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 9 March 1979.

Is EHP 840T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHP 840T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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