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FLA 794T

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

42,648 mi
Last recorded42,648 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLA 794T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 42,648 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 42,648 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 42,345 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nut missing of downpipe flange, exhaust not blowing and secure

Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear lower quarter panels corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2017 41,251 miles

Front discs corroded

both rear lower quarter panels slight corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2017 41,251 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front discs corroded

both rear lower quarter panels slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2016 40,902 miles

front discs are pitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 40,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs are pitted

Pass 28 May 2015 40,683 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,376 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 40,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,010 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 40,010 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

centre exhaust mount cracking

Front Lower Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,745 miles

hole in n/s outer sill (front) not within 30cm of ankchorage point or chassis.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 39,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

hole in n/s outer sill (front) not within 30cm of ankchorage point or chassis.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,590 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,357 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,106 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 38,845 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 May 2008 38,845 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 38,481 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 38,481 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 38,035 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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FLA 794T is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FLA 794T, 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 FLA 794T registered?

FLA 794T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 21 March 1979.

Is FLA 794T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLA 794T shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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