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APE 868T

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,027 mi
Last recorded90,027 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPE 868T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,027 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 90,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing split pin (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,792 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,563 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,412 miles

nsf kingpin has very small play

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play in rack inner joints

slight play osf wheel bearing

Fail 30 Aug 2012 89,241 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

blow rear exhaust box

Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,241 miles

blow rear exhaust box

Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,969 miles

freeplay both steering arms

freeplay o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 88,721 miles

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

corrosion to ns inner sill

play to nsf suspension joint

Fail 22 Jul 2010 88,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

corrosion to ns inner sill

play to nsf suspension joint

Pass 18 Jun 2008 88,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r lower inner wing sections

n/s/f floor to sill coroded not effecting braking or steering

poor welding to n/s/f and o/s/f under wheel arch

some play in offside shock absorber arm

Fail 11 Jun 2008 88,706 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r lower inner wing sections

n/s/f floor to sill coroded not effecting braking or steering

poor welding to n/s/f and o/s/f under wheel arch

some play in offside shock absorber arm

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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APE 868T is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 APE 868T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was APE 868T registered?

APE 868T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is APE 868T safe to buy?

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