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NVX 543V

1980 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,209 mi
Last recorded11,209 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVX 543V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 11,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play in king pin lower

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror missing ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower slight play in king pin lower

Fail 3 Dec 2020 11,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower slight play in king pin lower

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror missing ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower slight play in king pin lower

Pass 26 Jul 2019 10,740 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

hazards not working, not required before 1 april 1986

Pass 27 Jul 2018 10,221 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 9,837 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 9,835 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 8,894 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 8,894 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 8,619 miles

Lift on o/s king pin

Slight lift detected in steering column

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 8,136 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 17 Jul 2014 8,136 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 25 Jul 2013 7,212 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 7,212 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

some play in both king pin lower fulcrum pins

Pass 17 Jul 2012 6,237 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight lift in offside king pin

Pass 25 Jul 2011 5,324 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 5,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge 165/70/13

Pass 21 Jul 2010 4,583 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s front tyre wearing on edges 165/70/13

Pass 27 Jul 2009 3,342 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 27 Jul 2009 3,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Jul 2008 2,628 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 2,628 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 1,679 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 1,679 miles

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 1,037 miles

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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NVX 543V is a 1980 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NVX 543V, 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 NVX 543V registered?

NVX 543V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 8 May 1980.

Is NVX 543V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVX 543V shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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