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CGG 298S

1985 MG Midget

Maroon Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,333 mi
Last recorded47,333 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 MG Midget54,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGG 298S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,333 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner valance (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing around triangular hole (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking/crazing between the treads

fuel tank has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2018 47,333 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner valance (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing around triangular hole (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking/crazing between the treads

fuel tank has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2017 45,042 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside has general surface corrosion and flaking underseal on floorpans, sills and suspension arms. Advise cleaning off and checking the integrity of existing welding repairs. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 45,042 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bolt missing (7.1.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside has general surface corrosion and flaking underseal on floorpans, sills and suspension arms. Advise cleaning off and checking the integrity of existing welding repairs. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,965 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,225 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank slightly corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 44,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank slightly corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 44,072 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 43,693 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,908 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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CGG 298S is a 1985 MG Midget in Maroon with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 CGG 298S, 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.

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What year was CGG 298S registered?

CGG 298S is a 1985 MG Midget, first registered on 29 April 1985.

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