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MVU 876G

1985 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

11,434 mi
Last recorded11,434 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 MG Midget54,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVU 876G
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 11,434 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 11,434 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 11,410 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 11,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 11,363 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 11,203 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 11,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 11,179 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2014 11,179 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 10,817 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 10,817 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 10,774 miles

rear arches corroding

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 14 Apr 2009 9,687 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 8,072 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 5,945 miles

streering bolt not high tence steel, but tight at time of test

Fail 3 Nov 2006 5,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

slight play in n/s and o/s wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2005 2,438 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 2,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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MVU 876G is a 1985 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1985 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 54,458 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 MVU 876G, 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 41 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 MVU 876G registered?

MVU 876G is a 1985 MG Midget, first registered on 2 August 1985.

Is MVU 876G safe to buy?

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