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EOE 325V

1980 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,703 mi
Last recorded99,703 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOE 325V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 99,703 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security holed but been plated inside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2021 99,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security holed but been plated inside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,703 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security holed but been plated inside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All trunions and upper bushes all worn and have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 99,703 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working stay on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,703 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 99,643 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 99,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

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

Pass 27 May 2005 99,438 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 99,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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EOE 325V is a 1980 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EOE 325V, 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.

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What year was EOE 325V registered?

EOE 325V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 3 April 1980.

Is EOE 325V safe to buy?

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