MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
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FOS 848J is a 1970 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 FOS 848J, 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.
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What year was FOS 848J registered?
FOS 848J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 2 October 1970.
Is FOS 848J safe to buy?
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