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LBR 65T

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,505 mi
Last recorded74,505 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBR 65T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 74,505 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 73,906 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,148 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,632 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,990 miles

Exhaust bracket at rear deteriorated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 71,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust bracket at rear deteriorated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,455 miles

Oil leak from rear diff ()

Rear valance weak and corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,980 miles

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.6d)

rear panel has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2015 70,973 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

rear panel along car getting soft

Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,511 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 70,511 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 70,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 69,539 miles

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

unable to fully check underbody condition due to underseal

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,795 miles

all tyres 10 years old

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Jul 2011 68,789 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all tyres 10 years old

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,780 miles

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

tyres 9 year old

vechicle underbody heavy underseal

Pass 26 Jun 2009 67,855 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,779 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 65,144 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,949 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 63,328 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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LBR 65T is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LBR 65T, 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

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What year was LBR 65T registered?

LBR 65T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 6 October 1978.

Is LBR 65T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBR 65T shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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