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8222 YZ

1982 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,959 mi
Last recorded13,959 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1982 MG Midget51,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8222 YZ
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 13,959 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 13,865 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise looking at rest of repairs unable to fully assess due to covering

repairs outside of perscribed area do not have a cont weld

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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8222 YZ is a 1982 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 51,223 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 8222 YZ, 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 44 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 8222 YZ registered?

8222 YZ is a 1982 MG Midget, first registered on 9 March 1982.

Is 8222 YZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8222 YZ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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