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HOM 675W

1980 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,410 mi
Last recorded11,410 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOM 675W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 11,410 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 11,316 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 11,297 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2015 10,428 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 9,052 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 8,868 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 7,530 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 7,518 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 5,708 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 4,280 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 1,437 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2008 1,434 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2006 1,106 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 1,093 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

lot of corrosion in body & under car all covered in under seal

oil leak from engine

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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HOM 675W is a 1980 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HOM 675W, 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 HOM 675W registered?

HOM 675W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 13 November 1980.

Is HOM 675W safe to buy?

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