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CAU 130H

1995 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,994 mi
Last recorded82,994 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 MG Midget48,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 130H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 82,994 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 82,994 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 80,890 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fulcrum pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fulcrum pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 78,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fulcrum pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin and bushes

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fulcrum pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 78,037 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected when pedal pushed hard (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fulcrum pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin and bushes

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fulcrum pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 76,579 miles

Nearside Front vertical play in kingpin

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fulcrum pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 75,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 75,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 73,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,852 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,378 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 68,371 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,981 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,719 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 64,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 64,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 64,709 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,642 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 64,642 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,520 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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CAU 130H is a 1995 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 48,385 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 CAU 130H, 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 31 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAU 130H registered?

CAU 130H is a 1995 MG Midget, first registered on 12 June 1995.

Is CAU 130H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAU 130H shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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