MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear springs shackle bushes cracking/ engine oil leaks/
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GBV 260S is a 1978 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 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 GBV 260S, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GBV 260S?
You can check the full history of GBV 260S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GBV 260S registered?
GBV 260S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 14 February 1978.
Is GBV 260S safe to buy?
The MOT history for GBV 260S shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GBV 260S have outstanding finance?
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