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DOH 550V

1980 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,159 mi
Last recorded48,159 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOH 550V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,159 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 48,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 48,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding

variaton front brakes

Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,097 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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DOH 550V is a 1980 MG Midget in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DOH 550V, 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

How do I check the history of DOH 550V?

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What year was DOH 550V registered?

DOH 550V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is DOH 550V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOH 550V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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