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FVF 408T

1979 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,964 mi
Last recorded86,964 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVF 408T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 86,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 84,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 81,347 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 79,995 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 79,888 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 79,888 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,726 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 79,726 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip and main (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 79,311 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil lever arm (2.7.3)

Offside Front lever arm shock has slight play in arm

Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,153 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 77,249 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 77,249 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 76,239 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 74,529 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 73,768 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 73,768 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 73,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise both rear exhaust mounts cracked and starting to separate

advise handbrake lever slightly stiff on return

advise handbrake travel

Fail 24 Jun 2010 73,643 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise both rear exhaust mounts cracked and starting to separate

advise handbrake lever slightly stiff on return

advise handbrake travel

Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,516 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 73,478 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 73,214 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 2 Jun 2008 73,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Jun 2007 73,038 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 72,849 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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FVF 408T is a 1979 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FVF 408T, 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 FVF 408T registered?

FVF 408T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 18 May 1979.

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