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LIJ 5444

1982 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,240 mi
Last recorded2,240 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1982 MG Midget51,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIJ 5444
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 2,240 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 2,240 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 2,229 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 2,203 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 2,203 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LIJ 5444 is a 1982 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 51,223 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 LIJ 5444, 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 44 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LIJ 5444?

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What year was LIJ 5444 registered?

LIJ 5444 is a 1982 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is LIJ 5444 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIJ 5444 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LIJ 5444 have outstanding finance?

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