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TVS 849

1993 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,169 mi
Last recorded42,169 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 MG Midget17,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVS 849
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,169 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 42,165 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 4,273 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 41,890 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 41,181 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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TVS 849 is a 1993 MG Midget in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 17,454 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 TVS 849, 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 33 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 TVS 849?

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What year was TVS 849 registered?

TVS 849 is a 1993 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is TVS 849 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVS 849 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TVS 849 have outstanding finance?

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