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DVJ 905W

1980 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,571 mi
Last recorded4,571 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVJ 905W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 4,571 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake travel high

Fail 27 May 2014 4,571 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake travel high

Pass 5 Jun 2013 4,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel high

Fail 30 May 2013 4,497 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel high

Pass 19 May 2012 4,454 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 4,327 miles

slight play n/s/f kingpin

Pass 28 May 2010 4,074 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 3,717 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 3,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 3,448 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 3,447 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 2,785 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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DVJ 905W is a 1980 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVJ 905W, 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 DVJ 905W registered?

DVJ 905W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is DVJ 905W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVJ 905W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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