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DPB 678T

1979 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,645 mi
Last recorded4,645 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPB 678T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 4,645 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (slight play inner joint) (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 4,625 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

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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DPB 678T is a 1979 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DPB 678T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DPB 678T?

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What year was DPB 678T registered?

DPB 678T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is DPB 678T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPB 678T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DPB 678T have outstanding finance?

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