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ABK 190V

1980 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,949 mi
Last recorded69,949 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2006
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABK 190V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2006 69,949 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mounting cracking and perishing

heavy rust/corrosion to both sides rear inner wing panels by rear spring front mounting points

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking and perishing

signs of oil leak offside rear axle/backplate

stainless steel covering on both outer sill panels

Pass 20 Apr 2006 69,949 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust mounting cracking and perishing

heavy rust/corrosion to both sides rear inner wing panels by rear spring front mounting points

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking and perishing

signs of oil leak offside rear axle/backplate

stainless steel covering on both outer sill panels

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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ABK 190V is a 1980 MG Midget in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ABK 190V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABK 190V registered?

ABK 190V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is ABK 190V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABK 190V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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