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BIB 2665

1989 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,036 mi
Last recorded81,036 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 MG Midget51,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIB 2665
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 81,036 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,294 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,463 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

slight play in nearside front upper and lower truions

slight play in offside front upper and lower trunions

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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BIB 2665 is a 1989 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BIB 2665, 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 BIB 2665 registered?

BIB 2665 is a 1989 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is BIB 2665 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIB 2665 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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