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813 CCY

1989 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,557 mi
Last recorded16,557 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 MG Midget51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration813 CCY
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 16,557 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,030 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 15,577 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 15,276 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 14,673 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 13,922 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2011 13,459 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight imbalnce front and rear brake readings

Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,002 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 12,822 miles

Oil leak

underside and floor been welded

Fail 1 Sep 2008 12,822 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

underside and floor been welded

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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813 CCY is a 1989 MG Midget in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 51,693 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 813 CCY, 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 37 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 813 CCY registered?

813 CCY is a 1989 MG Midget, first registered on 6 February 1989.

Is 813 CCY safe to buy?

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