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3830 MG

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi
4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

Registration3830 MG
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2024
Pass 25 Jun 2021
Pass 26 Jul 2016
Pass 23 Jul 2015 1,380 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 1,350 miles
Pass 22 May 2013
Pass 28 Apr 2012

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011
Pass 29 Apr 2010
Pass 27 Apr 2009
Pass 26 Apr 2008 1,298 miles
Pass 21 May 2007
Pass 22 May 2006 1,280 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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3830 MG is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 3830 MG, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 3830 MG?

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What year was 3830 MG registered?

3830 MG is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is 3830 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3830 MG shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 3830 MG have outstanding finance?

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