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PFP 890R

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,652 mi
Last recorded19,652 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFP 890R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 19,652 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 19,545 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 19,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure shock absober arm to link nut loose (2.7.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective link to shock absorber nut loose (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 19,343 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 19,343 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,171 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,876 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 18,874 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PFP 890R is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PFP 890R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PFP 890R registered?

PFP 890R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is PFP 890R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFP 890R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PFP 890R have outstanding finance?

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