MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Engine oil leaks Slight play in handbrake lever
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)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of YFF 489?
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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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