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CTP 355W

1980 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,189 mi
Last recorded87,189 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTP 355W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system noise quite loud

Fail 28 Jun 2019 87,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn excessive wear in top trunnion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system noise quite loud

Pass 3 May 2014 86,579 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 86,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 85,035 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,539 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 83,625 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 81,929 miles

play in n/s/f trunnion

Fail 15 Apr 2009 81,929 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

play in n/s/f trunnion

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,841 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 80,331 miles

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

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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CTP 355W is a 1980 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CTP 355W, 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 CTP 355W registered?

CTP 355W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 11 November 1980.

Is CTP 355W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTP 355W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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