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FRX 187T

1986 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,101 mi
Last recorded87,101 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1986 MG Midget29,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRX 187T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,101 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,095 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 84,459 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 84,451 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 84,383 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 27 Apr 2017 84,371 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure wheel arch (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Oct 2015 82,614 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 82,152 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 82,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,461 miles

slight wear in n/s rear lever arm shocker

Fail 12 Jul 2011 81,461 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

slight wear in n/s rear lever arm shocker

Pass 18 Nov 2009 81,319 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 80,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 79,785 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 79,773 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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FRX 187T is a 1986 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 29,790 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 FRX 187T, 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 40 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FRX 187T registered?

FRX 187T is a 1986 MG Midget, first registered on 19 May 1986.

Is FRX 187T safe to buy?

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