MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,028 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear leaf springs corroded
engine oil leak
rear axle/suspension drop straps detiorated
transmission oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear leaf springs corroded
engine oil leak
rear axle/suspension drop straps detiorated
transmission oil leak
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
front tyres wearing lower around inner tread / tracking out?
rear tyres low/ near limit
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
front tyres wearing lower around inner tread / tracking out?
rear tyres low/ near limit
advise corrosion floor pans
advise rear springs rusty
advise steering linkage slight play
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise corrosion floor pans
advise rear springs rusty
advise steering linkage slight play
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GOE 88W is a 1980 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 GOE 88W, 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
How do I check the history of GOE 88W?
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What year was GOE 88W registered?
GOE 88W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is GOE 88W safe to buy?
The MOT history for GOE 88W shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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