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FYV 935V

1985 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,722 mi
Last recorded86,722 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 MG Midget54,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYV 935V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 86,722 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,765 miles

all underbody undersealed.

oil leaks.,

Pass 10 May 2018 85,735 miles

Oil leak ()

underside covered in under sill

Fail 8 May 2018 85,735 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all indicators (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

underside covered in under sill

Pass 3 May 2017 85,259 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 84,809 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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FYV 935V is a 1985 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 54,458 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 FYV 935V, 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 41 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 FYV 935V?

You can check the full history of FYV 935V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FYV 935V registered?

FYV 935V is a 1985 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is FYV 935V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYV 935V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FYV 935V have outstanding finance?

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