CarVerify

Free Car Check

NYA 246V

1980 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,407 mi
Last recorded80,407 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYA 246V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 80,407 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight leak on brake fluid reservoir pipe

Fail 31 Jan 2019 80,405 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight leak on brake fluid reservoir pipe

Pass 16 Nov 2017 80,380 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 80,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 80,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,329 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 80,329 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 80,276 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 80,276 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,264 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,252 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 80,246 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 80,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 80,057 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 80,057 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 79,871 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 79,726 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 79,623 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 79,623 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 79,557 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
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NYA 246V is a 1980 MG Midget in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NYA 246V, 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 NYA 246V?

You can check the full history of NYA 246V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NYA 246V registered?

NYA 246V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 17 June 1980.

Is NYA 246V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYA 246V shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NYA 246V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NYA 246V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.