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FRA 640L

1988 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,218 mi
Last recorded78,218 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1988 MG Midget26,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRA 640L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,699 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 76,182 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 76,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,463 miles

slight play in front trunnions

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Apr 2013 73,978 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,978 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,562 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,602 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,101 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 71,097 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,470 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 69,826 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 69,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 68,755 miles

limited reserve travel on handbrake

n s f brake slight bind

Pass 22 Apr 2006 69,585 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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FRA 640L is a 1988 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 26,145 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 FRA 640L, 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 38 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 FRA 640L registered?

FRA 640L is a 1988 MG Midget, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is FRA 640L safe to buy?

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