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NFS 686T

1979 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,227 mi
Last recorded85,227 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFS 686T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 85,227 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 84,945 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front inner wing corroded but outwith any prescribed area

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2017 84,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front front most floor corroded/holed but outwith any prescribed area

Offside Front inner wing corroded but outwith any prescribed area

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside outer sill corroded/holed but outwith any prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,761 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush offside and nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 84,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush offside and nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2015 84,205 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 84,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2014 83,683 miles

Passanger floor to outer sill weak, but not affecting steering or braking

Pass 15 May 2013 83,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,110 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 82,446 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 82,446 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 78,903 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,483 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 76,695 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 76,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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NFS 686T is a 1979 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 NFS 686T, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NFS 686T registered?

NFS 686T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 19 March 1979.

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