MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
499 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush trunion joint worn (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN .SILL AND ARCH AREAS (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN / SILL AND REAR ARCH AREAS (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AREAS (2.4.A.3)
driver seat back loose
Slight Corrosion in boot floor rear valence area OSR
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Slight Corrosion in boot floor rear valence area OSR
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside door mirror missing
rear boot floor corroded
slight play in nearside front kingpin
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside door mirror missing
rear boot floor corroded
slight play in nearside front kingpin
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
BODY HAS CORROSION IN PRESCRIBED AREAS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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FCX 789S is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 FCX 789S, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FCX 789S registered?
FCX 789S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 18 January 1978.
Is FCX 789S safe to buy?
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