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FHU 20W

1981 MG Midget

Brown Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,307 mi
Last recorded78,307 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 MG Midget49,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHU 20W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,307 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside king pin slight lift

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded

Offside king pin slight lift

Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,558 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 74,552 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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FHU 20W is a 1981 MG Midget in Brown with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 49,127 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 FHU 20W, 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 45 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 FHU 20W registered?

FHU 20W is a 1981 MG Midget, first registered on 25 June 1981.

Is FHU 20W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHU 20W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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