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TEB 668S

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,372 mi
Last recorded75,372 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEB 668S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 75,372 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,000 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 74,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,838 miles

offside front play in rack

Fail 22 Jun 2012 74,838 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front play in rack

Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,771 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

washer need adjustment

Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,322 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,768 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 76,768 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 2 Jun 2008 73,109 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 72,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,204 miles

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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TEB 668S is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TEB 668S, 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 TEB 668S registered?

TEB 668S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is TEB 668S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEB 668S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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