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HYE 885W

1980 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,740 mi
Last recorded19,740 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYE 885W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 19,740 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 19,662 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 19,528 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Trunnions (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2016 19,358 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 19,358 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 19,152 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 19,151 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 18,922 miles

slight play in inner steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,628 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,247 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 18,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,237 miles

corrosion to fvront valance backing

Fail 15 Sep 2011 18,225 miles

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

corrosion to front valance backing

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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HYE 885W is a 1980 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HYE 885W, 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

How do I check the history of HYE 885W?

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What year was HYE 885W registered?

HYE 885W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 10 November 1980.

Is HYE 885W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYE 885W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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