MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
park brake lever travel close to reserve
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
park brake lever travel close to reserve
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PTD 378S is a 1977 MG Midget in White with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 PTD 378S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of PTD 378S?
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What year was PTD 378S registered?
PTD 378S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 2 August 1977.
Is PTD 378S safe to buy?
The MOT history for PTD 378S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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