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FGM 284V

1980 MG Miget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,645 mi
Last recorded52,645 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 MG Miget77,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGM 284V
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,645 miles

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

battery insecure

corrosion to offside front floor

oil leak

underneath vechle covered with underseal

Fail 15 Jun 2011 52,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

battery insecure

corrosion to offside front floor

oil leak

underneath vechle covered with underseal

Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,164 miles

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

diff oil leak

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Jun 2010 51,152 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

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

diff oil leak

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,152 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,941 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,870 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 43,843 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corroded hole offside front inner wing near bracket

offside front bulkhead near chassis corroded hole

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded hole

Pass 23 Jun 2006 41,058 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hole offside inner wing near bumper bracket

nearside front outer sill coroded

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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FGM 284V is a 1980 MG Miget in Green 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 FGM 284V, 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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FGM 284V is a 1980 MG Miget, first registered on 3 May 1980.

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