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EMT 568V

1980 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,429 mi
Last recorded83,429 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMT 568V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 83,429 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 83,357 miles

fuel line at rear starting to corrode

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 29 May 2015 83,357 miles

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

fuel line at rear starting to corrode

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2014 83,142 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 83,142 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 May 2013 82,933 miles

Oil leak

front to rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode

fuel line starting to corrode at rear

Fail 2 May 2013 82,933 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

front to rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode

fuel line starting to corrode at rear

Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,512 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 82,510 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,247 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 82,231 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 82,064 miles

engine misfire due to weak mixture and idle

hand brake travel could be less

Pass 16 May 2008 81,594 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 80,713 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 80,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 80,486 miles

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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EMT 568V is a 1980 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EMT 568V, 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

How do I check the history of EMT 568V?

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What year was EMT 568V registered?

EMT 568V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 11 March 1980.

Is EMT 568V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMT 568V shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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