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MIG 8356

1981 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16 mi
Last recorded16 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Midget49,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 8356
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 16 miles

Nearside Front spot light inop

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear fog light inop

Fail 21 May 2021 16 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front spot light inop

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear fog light inop

Pass 29 Apr 2019 16 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

lambda sensor loose in exhaust front pipe , strong smell of fuel no leaks evident , suspension knock evident on brake application no faults found

Fail 26 Apr 2019 16 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

lambda sensor loose in exhaust front pipe , strong smell of fuel no leaks evident , suspension knock evident on brake application no faults found

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,914 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,714 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 67,857 miles

Oil leak

offside sill underneath corroded, not within prescribed area

Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,786 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 67,749 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,687 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,049 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,445 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,892 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 65,494 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 65,479 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 64,727 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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MIG 8356 is a 1981 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 49,127 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 MIG 8356, 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 45 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MIG 8356 is a 1981 MG Midget, first registered on 19 November 1981.

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