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LBJ 234V

1980 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,514 mi
Last recorded56,514 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBJ 234V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 56,514 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,107 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 56,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,509 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 55,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,349 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 54,487 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside steering rack end has slight play

slight corrosion around rear shock mountings

Fail 13 Mar 2012 54,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside steering rack end has slight play

slight corrosion around rear shock mountings

Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion of both rear shock absorber mounting areas

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,546 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 51,546 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,696 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 48,695 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,695 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 47,258 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 47,258 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,429 miles

front brakes meet requirement but do not lock may need attention

slight imbalance on rear brakes may require attention †

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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LBJ 234V is a 1980 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LBJ 234V, 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 LBJ 234V registered?

LBJ 234V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 21 March 1980.

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