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FDA 131V

1980 MG Miget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,202 mi
Last recorded78,202 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1980 MG Miget77,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDA 131V
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 78,202 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2016 78,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2015 78,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in nearside front lower panel

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 22 May 2015 78,123 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in nearside front lower panel

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,963 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 77,949 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 77,948 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 77,935 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 77,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 77,758 miles

How Reliable is the MG Miget?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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FDA 131V is a 1980 MG Miget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,328 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 Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FDA 131V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 46 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FDA 131V registered?

FDA 131V is a 1980 MG Miget, first registered on 8 May 1980.

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