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APJ 968Y

1980 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,716 mi
Last recorded99,716 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPJ 968Y
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 99,716 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 99,017 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 97,481 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 97,474 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 95,678 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 92,097 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 92,097 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,773 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 88,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 85,190 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Small oil leak from engine

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 85,181 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Small oil leak from engine

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 83,818 miles

Front tyres old and perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,606 miles

FRONT DISCS

Pass 5 May 2007 78,787 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 78,381 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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APJ 968Y is a 1980 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 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 APJ 968Y, 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 46 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 APJ 968Y registered?

APJ 968Y is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is APJ 968Y safe to buy?

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