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HGS 857T

1985 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,804 mi
Last recorded56,804 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 MG Midget54,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGS 857T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,804 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,374 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 56,207 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 55,480 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2016 55,480 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 54,458 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel piped slightly corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,974 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 53,352 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,593 miles

advise both track rod end rubber boots slightly perished but still stopping the ingress of dirt

advise n/s/f flexible b/hose starting to crack

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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HGS 857T is a 1985 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HGS 857T, 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 HGS 857T registered?

HGS 857T is a 1985 MG Midget, first registered on 15 February 1985.

Is HGS 857T safe to buy?

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