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FAC 68T

1979 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,830 mi
Last recorded76,830 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAC 68T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 76,830 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,561 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 76,556 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 76,511 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 76,132 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,823 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 75,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 75,801 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 75,790 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 75,199 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 May 2009 75,152 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 May 2007 75,068 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 74,760 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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FAC 68T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAC 68T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAC 68T registered?

FAC 68T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 April 1979.

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