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SSU 441

1989 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,010 mi
Last recorded40,010 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 MG Midget51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSU 441
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 40,010 miles

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 40,010 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 40,010 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 40,010 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,010 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 40,010 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

centre exhaust mounting not fitted

horn weak

indicator switch cancels too soon

Fail 31 May 2017 40,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

centre exhaust mounting not fitted

horn weak

indicator switch cancels too soon

Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear axle has slight leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,656 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,656 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,565 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 47,656 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 47,656 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,656 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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SSU 441 is a 1989 MG Midget in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1989 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 51,693 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 SSU 441, 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 37 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SSU 441 registered?

SSU 441 is a 1989 MG Midget, first registered on 5 October 1989.

Is SSU 441 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSU 441 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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