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MFV 890P

1975 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,787 mi
Last recorded41,787 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFV 890P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 41,787 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 41,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 41,776 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 41,749 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour dim (1.1.A.3e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,665 miles

slight play in both front top arms

Fail 11 Sep 2014 41,665 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

slight play in both front top arms

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,696 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 40,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,577 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,718 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,276 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,122 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,917 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 33,347 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 33,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,384 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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MFV 890P is a 1975 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,422 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 MFV 890P, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MFV 890P?

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What year was MFV 890P registered?

MFV 890P is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is MFV 890P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFV 890P shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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