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RAS 808

1982 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,203 mi
Last recorded6,203 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1982 MG Midget51,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAS 808
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 6,203 miles

All tyres showing signs of perrishing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 96,639 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 96,638 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 96,634 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 96,630 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 96,621 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 96,620 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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RAS 808 is a 1982 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 51,223 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 RAS 808, 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 44 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 RAS 808?

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What year was RAS 808 registered?

RAS 808 is a 1982 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is RAS 808 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAS 808 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAS 808 have outstanding finance?

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