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HIJ 8797

1988 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,353 mi
Last recorded83,353 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIJ 8797
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 83,353 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,327 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 83,316 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 83,209 miles

slight lift in n/s king pin

Fail 9 Aug 2010 83,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight lift in n/s king pin

Pass 31 Jul 2009 83,132 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 82,948 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 82,916 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

track rod end rubber split

Pass 1 Sep 2006 82,791 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 82,751 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 82,129 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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HIJ 8797 is a 1988 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HIJ 8797, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 38 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HIJ 8797 registered?

HIJ 8797 is a 1988 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is HIJ 8797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIJ 8797 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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