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HMA 808K

1987 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,990 mi
Last recorded20,990 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 MG Midget23,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMA 808K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 20,990 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 20,620 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 20,294 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,712 miles

Slight exhaust blow at flange

Slight play in o/s/f lower trunion

Fail 1 Sep 2015 19,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 19,602 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 19,520 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,187 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 18,941 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 18,938 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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HMA 808K is a 1987 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 23,316 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 HMA 808K, 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 39 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 HMA 808K registered?

HMA 808K is a 1987 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is HMA 808K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMA 808K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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