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MG 770

1989 MG Midget

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,825 mi
Last recorded1,825 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 MG Midget51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG 770
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 1,825 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 1,714 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 1,664 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 1,546 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 1,524 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 1,473 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 1,332 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 1,223 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 1,060 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 948 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 790 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 509 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 341 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 9,989 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 14 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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MG 770 is a 1989 MG Midget in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 51,693 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 MG 770, 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 37 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 MG 770?

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What year was MG 770 registered?

MG 770 is a 1989 MG Midget, first registered on 9 August 1989.

Is MG 770 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG 770 shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MG 770 have outstanding finance?

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