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GYP 319W

1980 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,441 mi
Last recorded62,441 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYP 319W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 62,441 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 62,346 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,126 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,756 miles

Nearside Front Inner UPPER ARCH HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,676 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 61,674 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,315 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 61,312 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,984 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,513 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,050 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,380 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 59,372 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,853 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 58,845 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,527 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,978 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,536 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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GYP 319W is a 1980 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GYP 319W, 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 GYP 319W?

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What year was GYP 319W registered?

GYP 319W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 20 August 1980.

Is GYP 319W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYP 319W shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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