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FJF 391V

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

3,146 mi
Last recorded3,146 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJF 391V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 3,146 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 3,128 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 3,115 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 3,093 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 3,084 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 3,084 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 3,075 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 3,068 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 3,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 3,066 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 3,066 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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FJF 391V is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJF 391V, 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

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What year was FJF 391V registered?

FJF 391V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FJF 391V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJF 391V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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