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DRN 342W

1980 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

24,419 mi
Last recorded24,419 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRN 342W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 24,419 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 24,405 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 24,350 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 24,276 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 24,172 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 24,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 24,085 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 24,083 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 23,862 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 23,667 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,090 miles

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

slight play in nearside front rack end

Fail 11 Aug 2015 22,087 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 19,782 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,083 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,790 miles

slight play in front n/s lower suspension trunnion

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 26 Jul 2012 17,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in front n/s lower suspension trunnion

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2011 17,591 miles

slight play in offside and nearside steering

Pass 23 Jul 2010 16,988 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,603 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 16,071 miles

corrosion starting to front arches

Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,862 miles

slight playin o/s n/s king pins

Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,982 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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DRN 342W is a 1980 MG Midget in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DRN 342W, 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 DRN 342W?

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What year was DRN 342W registered?

DRN 342W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 13 August 1980.

Is DRN 342W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRN 342W shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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