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668 EBL

1992 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,614 mi
Last recorded96,614 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1992 MG Midget35,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration668 EBL
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 96,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 95,831 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2014 95,723 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 95,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 95,621 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 95,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 95,589 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 95,551 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 95,551 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 95,400 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 95,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 95,284 miles

oil leak slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2006 95,122 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 95,122 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f top trunions.

Pass 15 Jun 2005 94,537 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 94,536 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

advise both top trunions worn. advise condition of n/s/f flexible brake hose deteriorated by union. advise o/s/f floor pan coroded.

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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668 EBL is a 1992 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1992 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 35,903 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 668 EBL, 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 34 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 668 EBL registered?

668 EBL is a 1992 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is 668 EBL safe to buy?

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