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HHD 794W

1980 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

1,333 mi
Last recorded1,333 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHD 794W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 1,333 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 1,216 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 1,215 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2019 570 miles

Front Very slight movement in kin pins

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2019 570 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Very slight movement in kin pins

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 293 miles

Front slight movement in kin pins

Fail 19 Jul 2016 283 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Front slight movement in kin pins

Pass 26 May 2015 99,930 miles

Slight movement front king pins

Slight plat o/s/f steering rack

Pass 24 May 2014 99,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 24 May 2013 98,974 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 98,600 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 98,137 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 May 2010 97,674 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 97,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both n-s and o-s front bump stops missing

Pass 31 May 2007 97,115 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 97,110 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

co on emissions just on limits

movement in stearing rack ball joints

Pass 28 Apr 2006 96,833 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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HHD 794W 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 76.5%.

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 HHD 794W, 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 HHD 794W registered?

HHD 794W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 5 November 1980.

Is HHD 794W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHD 794W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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