MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
slight crazing to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside front tyre has slight wear on tyre wall
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front suspension low
sliht play in n/s kingpin and trunion
underside getting thin in places
underside repaired in many places and covered in thick underseal unable to judge repairs
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust mountigs could be better
smokes when reved
some play in front and rear suspension
some play in steering
welding repairs covered in underseal unable to judge
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust mountigs could be better
smokes when reved
some play in front and rear suspension
some play in steering
welding repairs covered in underseal unable to judge
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Battery insecure
exhaust mountings could be better
n/s inner wing holled
o/s and n/s floor holled and corroded
some play in kingpins and trunions
some play in steering
some wear in suspension
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
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FVV 821T is a 1979 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 FVV 821T, 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 FVV 821T registered?
FVV 821T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 8 March 1979.
Is FVV 821T safe to buy?
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