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BUY 930W

1981 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

21,333 mi
Last recorded21,333 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 1981 MG Midget49,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUY 930W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 21,333 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,944 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,325 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 19,303 miles

lift in n/s front link pin

Fail 1 Jul 2015 19,301 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

lift in n/s front link pin

Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,272 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lift in king pins

Pass 13 Jun 2013 19,146 miles

lift in n/s suspension king pin

Fail 4 Jun 2013 19,127 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

lift in n/s suspension king pin

Pass 30 May 2012 19,006 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight lift n/s king pin

slight play o/s 1/2 shaft bearing

Fail 25 May 2011 18,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 May 2011 18,837 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2010 18,171 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,627 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

o/s n/s rear suspension straps in poor condition

slight lift n/s link pin

Fail 2 Jun 2009 17,611 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

o/s n/s rear suspension straps in poor condition

slight lift n/s link pin

Pass 20 May 2008 17,371 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 17,371 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 May 2007 16,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 May 2006 16,719 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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BUY 930W is a 1981 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 49,127 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 BUY 930W, 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 45 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BUY 930W registered?

BUY 930W is a 1981 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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