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MEX 514V

1980 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,252 mi
Last recorded74,252 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEX 514V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 74,252 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 774,111 miles

hand brake and foot brake have poor reserve travel

Fail 20 Sep 2016 74,104 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,378 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 73,361 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for MEX 514V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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