MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
battery insecure
corrosion to chassis plate under radiator area(non-stressed)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
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FBW 486V is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 FBW 486V, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FBW 486V registered?
FBW 486V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1979.
Is FBW 486V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FBW 486V shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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