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FGJ 745T

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

11,846 mi
Last recorded11,846 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGJ 745T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 11,846 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 10,990 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 10,763 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 10,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 10,567 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 10,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 9,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering column slightly insecure end float detected

Pass 5 Jun 2017 9,560 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 May 2017 9,536 miles

Emissions not tested will not tick over (7.3.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 8,995 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 8,544 miles

BATTERY LOOSE IN TRAY

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 8,061 miles

wear to n/s/f o/s/f king pin and trunnion pins

Fail 6 May 2014 8,056 miles

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

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

wear to n/s/f o/s/f king pin and trunnion pins

Pass 11 May 2013 7,485 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in o/s and n/s front suspension

Pass 17 May 2012 7,079 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

small amount of play in o/s and n/s front suspension

Pass 27 May 2011 6,533 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 6,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 6,193 miles

offside front kingpin has slight free play

Fail 7 May 2010 6,154 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 May 2009 4,973 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 4,153 miles

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 4,152 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 May 2007 3,488 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 2,971 miles

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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FGJ 745T is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FGJ 745T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGJ 745T registered?

FGJ 745T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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