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943 HBC

1985 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,730 mi
Last recorded11,730 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 MG Midget54,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration943 HBC
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 11,730 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 11,714 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 11,647 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 11,609 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 11,598 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 11,404 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 10,933 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 8,928 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 6,193 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 4,970 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 4,226 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 3,704 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 3,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 3,673 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 3,667 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 2,763 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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943 HBC is a 1985 MG Midget in Black with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1985 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 54,458 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 943 HBC, 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 41 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 943 HBC registered?

943 HBC is a 1985 MG Midget, first registered on 15 August 1985.

Is 943 HBC safe to buy?

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