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NRT 919W

1980 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,223 mi
Last recorded52,223 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRT 919W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,223 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 52,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 51,806 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 51,806 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 51,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,412 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,998 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 48,998 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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 919W is a 1980 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 919W, 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 919W?

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What year was NRT 919W registered?

NRT 919W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 14 August 1980.

Is NRT 919W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRT 919W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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