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FEF 188V

1980 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

1,085 mi
Last recorded1,085 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEF 188V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 1,085 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 527 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 37,612 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 36,492 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 36,146 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,641 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 35,497 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 34,953 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,476 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 33,667 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 33,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,014 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 32,185 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 32,178 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 29,927 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 27,558 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,164 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,877 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 26,874 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 26,677 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,175 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,568 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,254 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 24,393 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 24,393 miles

Nearside 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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FEF 188V is a 1980 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FEF 188V, 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

How do I check the history of FEF 188V?

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What year was FEF 188V registered?

FEF 188V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 9 January 1980.

Is FEF 188V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEF 188V shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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