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HWJ 290W

1980 MG Miget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,026 mi
Last recorded79,026 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Miget77,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWJ 290W
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 79,026 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 78,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 78,567 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 78,373 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 78,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 78,288 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Direction indicators not working all indicators (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle and rear. (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Main switch not operating properly.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 78,055 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 78,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both Suplamentery axle straps split

Pass 19 May 2014 77,723 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 77,678 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 77,639 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2010 77,639 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 77,456 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 77,456 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,329 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 77,328 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 77,053 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 77,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 76,209 miles

How Reliable is the MG Miget?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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HWJ 290W is a 1980 MG Miget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1980 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,328 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HWJ 290W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 46 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HWJ 290W is a 1980 MG Miget, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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