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HPD 590V

1980 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,772 mi
Last recorded7,772 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPD 590V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 7,772 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 7,772 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake only just exceeds minimum brake efficiency, handbrake requires attention

ignition switch starting is very intermittent

Pass 29 Apr 2025 105,300 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 105,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2024 101,500 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 99,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 96,865 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 96,460 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 95,819 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 95,422 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,041 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 94,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 93,750 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 93,750 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 93,633 miles

both front w/bearings slight noise when rotated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 92,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake pipes across diff slightly corroded

movement in both wing mirrors

movement in o/s headlamp but not insecure

n/s front inner wheel arch holed and corroded outside prescribed area

slight binding on n/s rear brake

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Sep 2007 91,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 91,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 91,089 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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HPD 590V is a 1980 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HPD 590V, 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 HPD 590V registered?

HPD 590V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 16 April 1980.

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