MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,740 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Trunnions (2.5.A.1c)
oil leak
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint trunnion (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
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)
slight play in inner steering rack
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)
corrosion to fvront valance backing
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.
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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.
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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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