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FVV 821T

1979 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,950 mi
Last recorded86,950 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVV 821T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,950 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 86,905 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 86,815 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 86,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 86,084 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 86,072 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 86,034 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 85,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 80,571 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 80,571 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 78,118 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 75,955 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for FVV 821T shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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