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MMU 79K

1986 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,820 mi
Last recorded5,820 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 MG Midget29,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMU 79K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 5,820 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 5,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 5,538 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 5,297 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 4,522 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 4,385 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 3,992 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 3,504 miles

general condition represents age of vehicle

little reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 19 Jul 2017 2,721 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 1,783 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015
Fail 1 Jul 2015

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 345 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,519 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 15,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 14,763 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 14,028 miles

handbrake lever travel close to limit

lift in both front trunions

Pass 23 Jun 2009 13,075 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 12,449 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 11,639 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 10,948 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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MMU 79K is a 1986 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1986 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 29,790 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 MMU 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 40 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 MMU 79K registered?

MMU 79K is a 1986 MG Midget, first registered on 4 June 1986.

Is MMU 79K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMU 79K shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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