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FLR 230T

1979 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,871 mi
Last recorded76,871 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLR 230T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 76,871 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On BOTH Sides of vehicle (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre valves deteriorated on BOTH Sides of vehicle

Front Washer jet blocked

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bushes worn on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 76,871 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Throttle choke sticking (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive Throttle choke sticking (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On BOTH Sides of vehicle (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre valves deteriorated on BOTH Sides of vehicle

Front Washer jet blocked

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bushes worn on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 76,773 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber arm split pin missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack boot slightly deteriorated / cracking

Offside Front washer jet blocked

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre valves deteriorated / splitting

Fail 3 Aug 2023 76,771 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber arm split pin missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached arm securing nuts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack boot slightly deteriorated / cracking

Offside Front washer jet blocked

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre valves deteriorated / splitting

Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,544 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,097 miles

n/s/r shockabsorber weak

Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,715 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,185 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 73,833 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 73,228 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,745 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,460 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 71,453 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 71,345 miles

n/s/r hub oil seal seeping.

Fail 30 Mar 2007 71,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r axle leaking oil on rear brakes

Pass 4 Apr 2006 68,055 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 68,055 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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FLR 230T is a 1979 MG Midget in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FLR 230T, 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 FLR 230T registered?

FLR 230T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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