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PUA 45D

1985 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,030 mi
Last recorded81,030 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 MG Midget54,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUA 45D
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,030 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 81,027 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,168 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 79,155 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 75,834 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 75,834 miles

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

1-Both front bump stops missing.

2-Water leak on engine.

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 45D is a 1985 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PUA 45D, 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 PUA 45D registered?

PUA 45D is a 1985 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is PUA 45D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUA 45D shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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