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COI 8820

1991 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,603 mi
Last recorded83,603 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1991 MG Midget37,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOI 8820
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 83,603 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

slight play in o/s/f lower suspension trunion.

wiper blades slightly split on ends.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,254 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,766 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 82,648 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,558 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

misting o/s/r hub seal

Fail 11 Apr 2012 82,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

misting o/s/r hub seal

Pass 15 Apr 2011 82,393 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,043 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 81,803 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 81,666 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 81,666 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 81,016 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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COI 8820 is a 1991 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 37,838 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 COI 8820, 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 35 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 COI 8820 registered?

COI 8820 is a 1991 MG Midget, first registered on 18 November 1991.

Is COI 8820 safe to buy?

The MOT history for COI 8820 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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