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FIJ 940

1982 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,349 mi
Last recorded25,349 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1982 MG Midget51,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIJ 940
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2015 25,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Between manifold and down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Underseal applied to underside of vehicle, Inspection Limited

Pass 19 Nov 2014 23,845 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 23,171 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,157 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in offside front upper and lower suspension joints

wear to offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2012 23,157 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2011 22,152 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 22,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 21,051 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 21,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,667 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,919 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 15,785 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 13,957 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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FIJ 940 is a 1982 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1982 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 51,223 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 FIJ 940, 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 44 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 FIJ 940?

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What year was FIJ 940 registered?

FIJ 940 is a 1982 MG Midget, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is FIJ 940 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIJ 940 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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