MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play in front wheel bearings
various welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle
vehicle has been undersealed
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside rear inner sill (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside rear inner sill (5.2.6)
slight play in front wheel bearings
vehicle has been undersealed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front to rear fuel delivery pipe corroded.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brakes only just met the imbalance limit
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front to rear fuel delivery pipe corroded.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rust to offside and nearside rear inner arches and offside front inner arch holed.
steering rack worn.
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LFC 838S is a 1978 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LFC 838S, 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.
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What year was LFC 838S registered?
LFC 838S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 21 April 1978.
Is LFC 838S safe to buy?
The MOT history for LFC 838S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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