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342 CAF

1980 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,466 mi
Last recorded84,466 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration342 CAF
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 84,466 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 84,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 84,415 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 84,306 miles

Offside slight play in steering rack inner joint

corrosion appearing both sides floor to sill edges

Fail 3 Mar 2016 84,306 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside slight play in steering rack inner joint

corrosion appearing both sides floor to sill edges

Pass 2 Jul 2009 84,229 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 84,229 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 83,743 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 63,226 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 63,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 82,768 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 82,737 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both steering rack ends have play in them

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front brake hose ferrule starting to corrode

nearside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

oil leak

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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342 CAF is a 1980 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 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 342 CAF, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 342 CAF registered?

342 CAF is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is 342 CAF safe to buy?

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