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FLH 898J

1970 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,999 mi
Last recorded9,999 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLH 898J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 9,999 miles

Both rear leaf springs have slight wear.

Handbrake lever has slight sideways movement.

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

Nearside front kingpin has slight wear.

Fail 6 Nov 2023 9,999 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever has slight sideways movement

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 9,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 9,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working all (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 9,768 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 7,952 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 5,041 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 5,038 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack

very extensive previous welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2018 4,784 miles

slight front brake imbalance.

some corrosion around rear spring hangers.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 4,706 miles

Surface corrosion to underside welding repairs

Pass 20 Aug 2013 4,548 miles

some lift in n/s/f and o/s/f king pins

welding and plating to underside floor front to back

Fail 12 Aug 2013 4,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some lift in n/s/f and o/s/f king pins

welding and plating to underside floor front to back

Pass 21 Aug 2009 4,355 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 4,116 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 3,479 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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FLH 898J is a 1970 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 FLH 898J, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FLH 898J registered?

FLH 898J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 21 October 1970.

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