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EO 8971

1985 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,211 mi
Last recorded10,211 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1985 MG Midget54,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO 8971
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 10,211 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 9,641 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Small play in all steering joints.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,320 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Small cracks in O/S/R tyre.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,591 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 7,946 miles

Engine oil leak

Minor leak centre box

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 28 May 2008 7,945 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Engine oil leak

Minor leak centre box

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 7,728 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 7,128 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight play in both king pins

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 7,128 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight play in both king pins

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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EO 8971 is a 1985 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EO 8971, 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 EO 8971 registered?

EO 8971 is a 1985 MG Midget, first registered on 13 June 1985.

Is EO 8971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO 8971 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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