MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
blow rear exhaust box
blow rear exhaust box
freeplay both steering arms
freeplay o/s/f wheel bearing
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion to ns inner sill
play to nsf suspension joint
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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