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AFN 412V

1980 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,602 mi
Last recorded43,602 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFN 412V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 43,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 43,577 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,513 miles

Oil leak ()

bonnet support broken

Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,486 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting detaching

bonnet stay defective

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,480 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 43,414 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,154 miles

ns washer jet inoperative

wiper blades split

Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,012 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 42,896 miles

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

hazard switch sticky

slight osf brake bind

Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,896 miles

slight osf brake bind

hazard switch sticky

Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,759 miles

Hazard switch loose

Slight corrosion to near side front inner wing.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,709 miles

oil leak from sump

Fail 26 Sep 2007 42,709 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from sump

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

hazard switch sticky

tick over slightly high

Pass 4 Oct 2005 42,322 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 42,322 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AFN 412V is a 1980 MG Midget in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AFN 412V, 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

How do I check the history of AFN 412V?

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What year was AFN 412V registered?

AFN 412V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 6 February 1980.

Is AFN 412V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFN 412V shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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