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PUA 116D

1991 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,419 mi
Last recorded82,419 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1991 MG Midget37,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUA 116D
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 82,419 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 82,399 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear BRAKE HOSE NOT SECURED TO THE BODY ALLOWING BRAKE PIPE TO BE CLOSE TO PROP SHAFT

Pass 22 Jun 2017 80,732 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 80,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 79,867 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 79,857 miles

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

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 78,812 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front king pins have slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2015 78,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front king pins have slight play

Pass 17 May 2014 78,002 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 78,755 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 78,755 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

accelerater sticking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 78,687 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 78,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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PUA 116D is a 1991 MG Midget in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1991 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 37,838 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 PUA 116D, 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 35 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PUA 116D registered?

PUA 116D is a 1991 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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