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HNA 33V

1979 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,151 mi
Last recorded63,151 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNA 33V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 63,151 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

VEHICLE UNDER SEALED

Fail 31 May 2019 63,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements SWITCH INTERMITTENTLY WORKS (4.2.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front WING MIRROR MISSING

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

VEHICLE UNDER SEALED

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,805 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 62,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting the screen - hardly any pressure (8.2.3)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,650 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join with rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Rear slight trail of smoke from exhaust

Fail 15 Feb 2017 62,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount ( inside wheel arch) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, near seat (5.2.6)

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

Rear Spare tyre defective little or no pressure ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,138 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 62,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,764 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,755 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,629 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 61,594 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,538 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,260 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 61,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 May 2008 61,006 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 60,699 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 60,360 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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HNA 33V is a 1979 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 HNA 33V, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HNA 33V registered?

HNA 33V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 2 November 1979.

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