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FAP 515L

1999 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,659 mi
Last recorded43,659 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Midget34,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAP 515L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 43,659 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2026 43,626 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 42,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 42,379 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 42,372 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 41,778 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 40,781 miles

Offside Front Lower king pin has slight play

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 40,781 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower king pin has slight play

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 40,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 40,024 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,203 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 39,182 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Slight play in both king pins.

Slight play in nearside front lower trunion.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 39,182 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Slight play in both king pins.

Slight play in nearside front lower trunion.

Pass 9 Jun 2012 38,609 miles

Rear flexible brake hose and fuel hose clipped together which could cause premature wear.

Slight play in steering.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,351 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,943 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,263 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 35,804 miles

considerable handbrake lever travel

Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,257 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 35,257 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 34,574 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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FAP 515L is a 1999 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 34,128 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 FAP 515L, 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 27 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FAP 515L registered?

FAP 515L is a 1999 MG Midget, first registered on 30 December 1999.

Is FAP 515L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAP 515L shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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