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EYT 130V

1980 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,302 mi
Last recorded35,302 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYT 130V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 35,302 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 34,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 34,191 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 34,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,110 miles

corrosion to suspension components

oil leaks

play at both sides front king pins

play at both sides front steering rack

rear shackle bushes splitting

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,075 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 34,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,047 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust emissions has just met the requirements and may need service and adjustment

Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,787 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,763 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 33,740 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,420 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,882 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 32,583 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,343 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2006 32,327 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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EYT 130V is a 1980 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EYT 130V, 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 EYT 130V registered?

EYT 130V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is EYT 130V safe to buy?

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