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PFV 889P

1976 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,160 mi
Last recorded6,160 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFV 889P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 6,160 miles

Small cracks in N/S/F tyre, outer wall.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 5,998 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 5,847 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight brake bind on off-side rear wheel

Fail 12 Mar 2015 5,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight brake bind on off-side rear wheel

Pass 14 Mar 2014 5,608 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 5,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 5,337 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 4,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 4,473 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 3,903 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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PFV 889P is a 1976 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PFV 889P, 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

How do I check the history of PFV 889P?

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What year was PFV 889P registered?

PFV 889P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 10 February 1976.

Is PFV 889P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFV 889P shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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