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FJN 638T

1979 MG Midget

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,518 mi
Last recorded79,518 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJN 638T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,518 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 79,255 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,011 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,732 miles

Very slight play in the steering rack inner joints.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 78,245 miles

Clip on offside rear wheel cylinder not fully located!

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight lift in nearside front king pin,top and bottom.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 77,470 miles

Slight lift in nearside front king pin.

rear fog tell-tale not working

Fail 15 Jul 2013 77,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight lift in nearside front king pin.

rear fog tell-tale not working

Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,958 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 75,950 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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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FJN 638T is a 1979 MG Midget in White with a 1,500cc 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 FJN 638T, 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 FJN 638T?

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What year was FJN 638T registered?

FJN 638T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is FJN 638T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJN 638T 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 FJN 638T have outstanding finance?

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