MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,252 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
hand brake and foot brake have poor reserve travel
Ball joint dust cover missing near side front lower fulcrum pin (2.2.C.1c)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Headlamp not working on main beam off side (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both outer ram bearings (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure off side (8.2.2)
hand brake and foot brake have poor reserve travel
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MEX 514V is a 1980 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 MEX 514V, 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 MEX 514V registered?
MEX 514V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1980.
Is MEX 514V safe to buy?
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