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HJA 920V

1980 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,446 mi
Last recorded92,446 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJA 920V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 92,446 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 92,446 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 91,925 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 May 2018 91,925 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 90,172 miles

All underneath vehicle is heavily undersealed not allowing full visual inspection

Engine oil has a leak

Fuel line has a temporary repair no fuel is leaking and is fully secure

Gearbox has a oil leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 30 May 2012 90,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

All underneath vehicle is heavily undersealed not allowing full visual inspection

Engine oil has a leak

Fuel line has a temporary repair no fuel is leaking and is fully secure

Gearbox has a oil leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 89,372 miles

Emission levels fluxtuating

N/s front inner sill holed

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight play in o/s front trunion

Vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jun 2010 89,279 miles

Both track rod end gaiters split

C.O. level fluxtuating

N/s front inner sill holed

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight play in o/s front trunion

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 7 May 2009 89,278 miles

Both track rod end gaiters split

H.C. level close to limit and fluctuating

N/s inner sill holed

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play o/s front trunion bushes

Underbody heavily undersealed

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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HJA 920V is a 1980 MG Midget in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJA 920V, 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.

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What year was HJA 920V registered?

HJA 920V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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