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PGV 679H

1970 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,552 mi
Last recorded66,552 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGV 679H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 66,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 66,266 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,250 miles

Front slight lift at near side front lower suspension bush

slight free plat at off side front lower suspension trunion

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,244 miles

nearside front lower (trunion mount) suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush

Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 66,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,226 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,178 miles

Oil leak

rear service brake application slightly uneven

slight free play in near side front lower suspension joint

Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,842 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,837 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

fuel hoses to and from fuel pump poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,799 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

fuel hoses to and from fuel pump deteriorated

rear service brake application slightly uneven

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 23 Sep 2008 65,790 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

fuel hoses to and from fuel pump deteriorated

rear service brake application slightly uneven

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,705 miles

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

Oil leak

both fuel pipes at fuel pump deteriorated

rear vehicle structure has copious patch welded repairs

Fail 13 Sep 2007 65,704 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

both fuel hoses to pump slightly deteriorated

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 28 Sep 2006 65,689 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel hoses too and from pump slightly deteriorated

many patch welded repairs around rear suspension mounting prescribed areas

Pass 14 Nov 2005 65,642 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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PGV 679H is a 1970 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 PGV 679H, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGV 679H registered?

PGV 679H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 2 January 1970.

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