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YFF 489

1996 MG Midget

Cream Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,403 mi
Last recorded92,403 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Midget38,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFF 489
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 92,403 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 92,396 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,151 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 91,783 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 91,540 miles

Engine oil leaks Slight play in handbrake lever

Pass 23 Mar 2009 90,800 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 90,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 90,715 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 90,456 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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YFF 489 is a 1996 MG Midget in Cream with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 38,538 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 YFF 489, 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 30 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YFF 489 registered?

YFF 489 is a 1996 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is YFF 489 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFF 489 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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