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NRT 444W

1980 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,443 mi
Last recorded62,443 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRT 444W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,443 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 62,437 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,336 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 62,270 miles

o/s/r park brake low effort

o/s/r service brake low effort

Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,871 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 61,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,506 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 61,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,082 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 61,082 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 60,579 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 60,579 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in off side hub assembly but o/k for test

Pass 16 Jun 2006 60,468 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 60,468 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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NRT 444W is a 1980 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NRT 444W, 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

How do I check the history of NRT 444W?

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What year was NRT 444W registered?

NRT 444W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is NRT 444W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRT 444W shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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