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MIJ 8838

1980 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,766 mi
Last recorded75,766 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIJ 8838
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,766 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rubber is slightly perished

nearside front has slight play in kingpin

nearside front tyre is slightly perished

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 14 Aug 2009 75,712 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in nearside front kingpin

slight play in nearside front steering rack

slight play in offside front kingpin

Fail 14 Aug 2009 75,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in nearside front kingpin

slight play in nearside front steering rack

slight play in offside front kingpin

Pass 2 Jul 2008 75,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 75,083 miles

ADVISORYS WITH REFUSAL SHEET

Fail 2 Jul 2007 75,083 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise slight play in both front steering arms

NSF has slight play in bottom ball joint/bush

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF has slight play in bottom ball joint/bush

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 74,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 74,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MIJ 8838 is a 1980 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MIJ 8838, 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 MIJ 8838 registered?

MIJ 8838 is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 18 March 1980.

Is MIJ 8838 safe to buy?

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