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GNJ 391V

1980 MG Midget

Brown Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,011 mi
Last recorded67,011 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNJ 391V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 67,011 miles

Offside headlamp light output reduced

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 67,002 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 67,002 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 66,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,975 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,967 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 66,966 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

hazard warning lights not working on o/s

Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,952 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 66,931 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber wearing

Pass 6 Apr 2019 66,927 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 66,912 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 66,897 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 66,884 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 66,871 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,851 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 66,851 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 66,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

three of the exhaust hanger mounts are insecure/broken.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 66,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

three of the exhaust hanger mounts are insecure/broken.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 66,412 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 65,850 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 65,850 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres splitting up

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2010 65,242 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres slightly splitting up

n/s/r inner sill panel slightly corroding

o/s/f inner sill panel slighlty corroding

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2009 64,835 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 64,444 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 63,893 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 63,317 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 May 2006 63,307 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2005 62,793 miles

slight play in drivers side front wheel bearing.

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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GNJ 391V is a 1980 MG Midget in Brown with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GNJ 391V, 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 GNJ 391V registered?

GNJ 391V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 6 February 1980.

Is GNJ 391V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNJ 391V shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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