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XPG 690T

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,716 mi
Last recorded20,716 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPG 690T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,716 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,420 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,833 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,932 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 18,930 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,403 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 18,403 miles

Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,210 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,747 miles

play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 5 Aug 2009 17,747 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,514 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,448 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 May 2006 17,386 miles

slight play inner rack joints

Fail 3 May 2006 17,369 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

rear lights of different brightness.

Pass 29 Apr 2005 17,201 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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XPG 690T is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XPG 690T, 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

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What year was XPG 690T registered?

XPG 690T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 4 September 1978.

Is XPG 690T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPG 690T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XPG 690T have outstanding finance?

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