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HAH 708T

1985 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,127 mi
Last recorded74,127 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1985 MG Midget54,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAH 708T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 74,127 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 74,127 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 74,105 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,705 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 73,130 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 72,438 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 71,716 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 71,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,847 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,138 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 67,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,218 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 65,988 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 64,975 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 64,436 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 64,418 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 May 2005 64,304 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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HAH 708T is a 1985 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HAH 708T, 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

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What year was HAH 708T registered?

HAH 708T is a 1985 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is HAH 708T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAH 708T shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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