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FTB 682V

1979 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,037 mi
Last recorded29,037 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTB 682V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 29,037 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 29,037 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 28,947 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 28,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at gearbox output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 28,595 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Jun 2019 28,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 23 May 2018 28,544 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 27,755 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 27,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 26,692 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 26,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 25,357 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 25,352 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,314 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 25,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FTB 682V is a 1979 MG Midget in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FTB 682V, 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 FTB 682V?

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What year was FTB 682V registered?

FTB 682V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 8 November 1979.

Is FTB 682V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTB 682V shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FTB 682V have outstanding finance?

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