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HED 125V

1980 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,540 mi
Last recorded54,540 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHED 125V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 54,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 54,540 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 53,396 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 53,395 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,972 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 52,972 miles

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

Nearside Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2018 52,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside door stiff to open

Offside wiper not fully clearing screen, but view still ok

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in both front suspension trunnions

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 52,211 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside door stiff to open

Offside wiper not fully clearing screen, but view still ok

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in both front suspension trunnions

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,398 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,052 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,715 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,043 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 50,043 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,717 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,243 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,258 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 47,257 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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HED 125V is a 1980 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HED 125V, 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 HED 125V?

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What year was HED 125V registered?

HED 125V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is HED 125V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HED 125V shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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