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AGS 856D

1988 MG Midget

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,923 mi
Last recorded28,923 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 MG Midget26,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGS 856D
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 28,923 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 28,333 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 26,861 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 26,845 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 26,596 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,581 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 26,542 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,417 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,368 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 26,229 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,145 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 25,989 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 25,911 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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AGS 856D is a 1988 MG Midget in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 26,145 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 AGS 856D, 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 38 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AGS 856D?

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What year was AGS 856D registered?

AGS 856D is a 1988 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is AGS 856D safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGS 856D 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 AGS 856D have outstanding finance?

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