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HWJ 268W

1980 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,602 mi
Last recorded35,602 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWJ 268W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,602 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,541 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 35,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,313 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 35,304 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,304 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 35,293 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 35,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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HWJ 268W is a 1980 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 HWJ 268W, 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 HWJ 268W registered?

HWJ 268W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is HWJ 268W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWJ 268W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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