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VMP 189S

1985 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,734 mi
Last recorded29,734 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1985 MG Midget54,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMP 189S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 29,734 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 29,731 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 29,714 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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VMP 189S is a 1985 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 54,458 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 VMP 189S, 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 41 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of VMP 189S?

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What year was VMP 189S registered?

VMP 189S is a 1985 MG Midget, first registered on 17 July 1985.

Is VMP 189S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMP 189S shows 3 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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