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SHB 435Y

1983 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,464 mi
Last recorded3,464 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1983 MG Midget70,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHB 435Y
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 3,464 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 3,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

engine rubbing body

Fail 2 Sep 2015 3,319 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

engine rubbing body

Pass 16 Sep 2014 3,143 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 3,137 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 3,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 3,054 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 3,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 3,050 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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SHB 435Y is a 1983 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 70,060 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 SHB 435Y, 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 43 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SHB 435Y registered?

SHB 435Y is a 1983 MG Midget, first registered on 31 July 1983.

Is SHB 435Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHB 435Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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