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COJ 961V

1980 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,365 mi
Last recorded61,365 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOJ 961V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,365 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 59,749 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,721 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some lift in nearside front king pin assembly

structure sounds and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2019 53,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some lift in nearside front king pin assembly

structure sounds and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2018 47,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 37,762 miles

Oil leak ()

some play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,070 miles

engine oil loss.

front trunions and king pins worn to limit.

offside front tyre part worn.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 14,703 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake long but effecive

slight oil loss

some fuel smell from under bonnet but no sign of leak at time of test.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 6,655 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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COJ 961V is a 1980 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 COJ 961V, 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 COJ 961V registered?

COJ 961V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 7 March 1980.

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