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ENR 158T

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,043 mi
Last recorded55,043 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENR 158T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 55,043 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,535 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 54,169 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 53,906 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 53,862 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,454 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 53,454 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,127 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S OF RACK

Pass 26 Jul 2011 52,680 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,085 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 52,085 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,967 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 51,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel, filler cap seal poor

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2006 51,440 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 50,352 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 50,352 miles

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

Front Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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ENR 158T is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ENR 158T, 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

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What year was ENR 158T registered?

ENR 158T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 19 June 1979.

Is ENR 158T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENR 158T shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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