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PPX 986S

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,873 mi
Last recorded40,873 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPX 986S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,873 miles

all tyres cracking up

Fail 27 Sep 2013 40,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

all tyres cracking up

Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,840 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f outer sill slight corrosion

n/s/r exhaust silencer mounting splitting

vehicle excessively undersealed

Fail 3 Oct 2012 40,840 miles

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

n/s/f outer sill slight corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r exhaust silencer mounting splitting

vehicle excessively undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,828 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 40,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,665 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 40,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PPX 986S is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PPX 986S, 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 PPX 986S?

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What year was PPX 986S registered?

PPX 986S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is PPX 986S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPX 986S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PPX 986S have outstanding finance?

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