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43,311 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
oil leaks
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower & upper king pin trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin / trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
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GHO 889S is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 GHO 889S, 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 48 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 GHO 889S?
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What year was GHO 889S registered?
GHO 889S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 21 February 1978.
Is GHO 889S safe to buy?
The MOT history for GHO 889S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GHO 889S have outstanding finance?
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