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BDE 314V

1980 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,416 mi
Last recorded24,416 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDE 314V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 24,416 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,414 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 24,414 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,409 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 24,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 24,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2005 24,396 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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BDE 314V is a 1980 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BDE 314V, 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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BDE 314V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 26 March 1980.

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