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170 FCY

2000 MG Midget

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,445 mi
Last recorded40,445 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 MG Midget36,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration170 FCY
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,445 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,445 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 40,445 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 40,445 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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170 FCY is a 2000 MG Midget in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 36,066 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 170 FCY, 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 26 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 170 FCY?

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What year was 170 FCY registered?

170 FCY is a 2000 MG Midget, first registered on 24 October 2000.

Is 170 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 170 FCY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 170 FCY have outstanding finance?

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