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VFE 920R

1981 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,761 mi
Last recorded84,761 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1981 MG Midget49,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFE 920R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,761 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rubber bushes perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2011 84,761 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rubber bushes perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2005 84,347 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 84,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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VFE 920R is a 1981 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 49,127 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 VFE 920R, 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 45 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 VFE 920R?

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What year was VFE 920R registered?

VFE 920R is a 1981 MG Midget, first registered on 10 September 1981.

Is VFE 920R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFE 920R shows 4 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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