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LNX 999V

1980 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,873 mi
Last recorded1,873 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNX 999V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 1,873 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 1,366 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 1,366 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 238 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 98,435 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 98,001 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,373 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,837 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,637 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 93,637 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,054 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 88,789 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 85,824 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 83,882 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside front kingpin has slight play

offside rear inner arch slightly corroded

park brake lever is nearing the end of its travel

Fail 11 Aug 2008 83,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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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LNX 999V is a 1980 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LNX 999V, 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 LNX 999V?

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What year was LNX 999V registered?

LNX 999V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 13 February 1980.

Is LNX 999V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNX 999V shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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