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FEG 801D

1983 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,459 mi
Last recorded67,459 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 MG Midget70,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEG 801D
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,459 miles

o/s engine mount rubber perished

slight wear at o/s/f swivel pin

Pass 2 May 2014 67,365 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 67,363 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

knocking noise at o/s/r wheel when rotated.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 67,356 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 67,003 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 66,991 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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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FEG 801D is a 1983 MG Midget in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 70,060 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 FEG 801D, 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 43 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 FEG 801D registered?

FEG 801D is a 1983 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is FEG 801D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEG 801D shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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