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FDH 73T

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,077 mi
Last recorded23,077 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDH 73T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 23,077 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 22,766 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 22,647 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,354 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 22,150 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 22,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 22,135 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 21,952 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,828 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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FDH 73T is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDH 73T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FDH 73T?

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What year was FDH 73T registered?

FDH 73T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 21 March 1979.

Is FDH 73T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDH 73T 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.

Does FDH 73T have outstanding finance?

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