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EOK 955V

1980 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,415 mi
Last recorded81,415 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOK 955V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 81,415 miles

floor and sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2016 81,046 miles

front hubs need greased

steering rack has play

Fail 23 Dec 2016 81,046 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear mount (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect os and ns (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

front hubs need greased

steering rack has play

Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,856 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 80,856 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 80,594 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 80,583 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

slight play front both hub bushes

slight play steering rack

Pass 4 May 2007 80,323 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 80,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 79,525 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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EOK 955V is a 1980 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,500cc 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 EOK 955V, 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 EOK 955V registered?

EOK 955V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is EOK 955V safe to buy?

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