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MCY 79K

1991 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,345 mi
Last recorded37,345 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1991 MG Midget37,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 79K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 37,345 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,302 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 37,288 miles

external mirrors slightly loose

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,274 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,255 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 37,211 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,170 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,144 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 37,105 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 37,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,057 miles

main beam warning lamp inop'.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 37,057 miles

Nearside Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

main beam warning lamp inop'.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,804 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,217 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 35,098 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 35,098 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,670 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 33,449 miles

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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MCY 79K is a 1991 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1991 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 37,838 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 MCY 79K, 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 35 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 MCY 79K registered?

MCY 79K is a 1991 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is MCY 79K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 79K shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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