MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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)
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
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
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)
handbrake has little reserve travel
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
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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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.
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What year was FVF 408T registered?
FVF 408T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 18 May 1979.
Is FVF 408T safe to buy?
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