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PSU 308

1988 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

5,545 mi
Last recorded5,545 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 MG Midget26,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSU 308
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2012 5,545 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

vehicle has been stood for many years and the age of tyre is undetermined

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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PSU 308 is a 1988 MG Midget in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1988 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 26,145 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 PSU 308, 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 38 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 PSU 308?

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What year was PSU 308 registered?

PSU 308 is a 1988 MG Midget, first registered on 15 November 1988.

Is PSU 308 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSU 308 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PSU 308 have outstanding finance?

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