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MCG 668T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,175 mi
Last recorded68,175 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCG 668T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 68,175 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 67,524 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,451 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,714 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 63,714 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,370 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,036 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,821 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,224 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 59,519 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,661 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 48,350 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 48,350 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 46,918 miles

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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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MCG 668T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCG 668T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MCG 668T?

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What year was MCG 668T registered?

MCG 668T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is MCG 668T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCG 668T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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