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2087 AP

1998 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

7,357 mi
Last recorded7,357 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Midget16,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2087 AP
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 7,357 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rears. (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2017 7,357 miles

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rears. (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 7,038 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rears. (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 7,034 miles

Battery Loose

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 7,029 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 6,896 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 6,861 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 6,856 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 6,763 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 6,542 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 6,409 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 6,158 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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2087 AP is a 1998 MG Midget in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 16,375 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 2087 AP, 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 28 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 2087 AP registered?

2087 AP is a 1998 MG Midget, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is 2087 AP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2087 AP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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