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NOD 94W

1980 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,472 mi
Last recorded74,472 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOD 94W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 74,472 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 74,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 73,833 miles

advise park brake lever reverse travel just met

Fail 28 Nov 2024 73,833 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear propshaft unversal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

advise park brake lever reverse travel just met

Pass 18 Sep 2023 72,565 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,533 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 72,532 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,532 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2016 72,532 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 72,527 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 May 2015 72,527 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,155 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 72,150 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2009 72,121 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 71,326 miles

Front tyres are low on tread.

Floor to sill are rusty.

Play & lift in both front king pins.#

Fail 23 May 2008 71,326 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Floor to sill are rusty.

Front tyres are low on tread.

Play & lift in both front king pins.#

Pass 21 May 2007 65,404 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 57,677 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 57,677 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

os and ns replacement sills diffiocult to see welds fully

repair osf bulkhead at pedal box area

repairs to osr and nsr front and rear spring mounts well coverd and difficult to see welds

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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NOD 94W is a 1980 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NOD 94W, 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 NOD 94W registered?

NOD 94W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 17 December 1980.

Is NOD 94W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOD 94W shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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