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FBR 950D

1998 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,786 mi
Last recorded15,786 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Midget16,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBR 950D
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 15,786 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 14,703 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 14,416 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 14,416 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 13,687 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 12,906 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 12,906 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 12,581 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 12,581 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,476 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front lenz cover missing

Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,102 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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FBR 950D is a 1998 MG Midget in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FBR 950D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBR 950D registered?

FBR 950D is a 1998 MG Midget, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is FBR 950D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBR 950D shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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