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HBV 696S

1978 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

8,693 mi
Last recorded8,693 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBV 696S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 8,693 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 8,693 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 8,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HBV 696S is a 1978 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 HBV 696S, 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 HBV 696S?

You can check the full history of HBV 696S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HBV 696S registered?

HBV 696S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 28 March 1978.

Is HBV 696S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBV 696S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HBV 696S have outstanding finance?

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