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FBJ 239C

1998 MG Midget

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

16,375 mi
Last recorded16,375 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Midget16,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBJ 239C
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 16,375 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 16,358 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working correctly (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Track rod end loose locknut (2.2.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 15,756 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 15,755 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front king pin slight play

Pass 13 May 2015 15,702 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 15,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 15,434 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 13,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 14,235 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 1,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 14,107 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 13,810 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 13,319 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,936 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 12,931 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Oil leak

slight play in steering colum Coil wires fouling on colum shaft.

Pass 14 May 2007 12,678 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 12,193 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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FBJ 239C is a 1998 MG Midget in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 16,375 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 FBJ 239C, 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 28 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FBJ 239C registered?

FBJ 239C is a 1998 MG Midget, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is FBJ 239C safe to buy?

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