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HNW 167T

1983 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,943 mi
Last recorded51,943 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 MG Midget70,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNW 167T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 51,943 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 50,632 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,418 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,862 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,530 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,994 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,059 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,711 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 47,711 miles

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

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,265 miles

ADVISE EXCESS TRAVEL ON H/BRAKE

Fail 5 Oct 2009 44,265 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE EXCESS TRAVEL ON H/BRAKE

Pass 11 Oct 2008 44,237 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 44,033 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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HNW 167T is a 1983 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 70,060 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 HNW 167T, 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 43 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 HNW 167T?

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What year was HNW 167T registered?

HNW 167T is a 1983 MG Midget, first registered on 9 September 1983.

Is HNW 167T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNW 167T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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