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MDF 157V

1980 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

68,082 mi
Last recorded68,082 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDF 157V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 68,082 miles

Rear fuel tank corroded

welding repairs poor in places

Fail 12 Jun 2020 68,082 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure cotten reel broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking metal pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fuel tank corroded

welding repairs poor in places

Pass 20 Jun 2019 67,503 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 67,488 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2015
Fail 13 Oct 2015 66,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,705 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 65,683 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 64,479 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 64,466 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,249 miles

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 64,224 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2011 63,151 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 May 2010 61,177 miles

n/s track rod end rubber split

rust on rear brake pipe

Fail 4 May 2010 61,154 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s track rod end rubber split

rust on rear brake pipe

Pass 15 Sep 2008 58,960 miles

cap missing from clutch resevoir

rust on underside

Fail 4 Sep 2008 58,946 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

cap missing from clutch resevoir

Fail 10 Aug 2007 57,852 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

surface rust on underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,852 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

surface rust on underside of vehicle.

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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MDF 157V is a 1980 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MDF 157V, 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 MDF 157V registered?

MDF 157V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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