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PFA 625R

1976 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,186 mi
Last recorded86,186 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFA 625R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 86,186 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear wheel bearings slight play

extensive repairs to underside of vehicle covered in heavy underseal. unable to carry out full corrosion assessment

front inner antiroll bar bushes slight play

hole in o/s/f floor not prescribed area

Fail 16 May 2013 86,186 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear wheel bearings slight play

extensive repairs to underside of vehicle covered in heavy underseal. unable to carry out full corrosion assessment

front inner antiroll bar bushes slight play

hole in o/s/f floor not prescribed area

Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,696 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 85,629 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2011 85,121 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 85,121 miles

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

exhaust has slight blow from front

exhaust system loose

extensive welding to underside of vehicle

front and rear valences corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2008 83,845 miles

under body in poor condition extentive corrision repairs some playin front sub axles

Fail 18 Oct 2007 83,826 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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PFA 625R is a 1976 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 PFA 625R, 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 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PFA 625R registered?

PFA 625R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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