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FCS 616V

1980 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,570 mi
Last recorded91,570 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCS 616V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,570 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,265 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,823 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 89,437 miles

front lower inner front tin valance corroderd

horn town slightly low

near side foot and handbrake slightly low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Oct 2015 89,437 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Direction indicators not working near side front and rear indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working rear brake light not working at all (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding both rear brakes binding (3.7.B.1)

front lower inner front tin valance corroderd

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,424 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 89,424 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 89,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 89,323 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre heavy perishing

Fail 13 Jul 2011 89,314 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre heavy perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 89,146 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 89,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 88,982 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 88,890 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 88,890 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FCS 616V is a 1980 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 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 FCS 616V, 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 46 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 FCS 616V registered?

FCS 616V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is FCS 616V safe to buy?

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