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846 FOU

1977 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,566 mi
Last recorded90,566 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration846 FOU
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 90,566 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 90,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column retaining device insecure bottom pinch bolt (2.1.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,141 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 89,854 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 89,115 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear number plate light only 50% working

Pass 22 Jun 2013 88,479 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 87,417 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2011 87,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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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846 FOU is a 1977 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 846 FOU, 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 49 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 846 FOU registered?

846 FOU is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 17 November 1977.

Is 846 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 846 FOU shows 9 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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