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OAH 351V

1980 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,987 mi
Last recorded22,987 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAH 351V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 22,987 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 22,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 22,498 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play rack arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 22,374 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 22,287 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 22,077 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 22,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2015 21,575 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,048 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 21,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 20,497 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 20,021 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,088 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 19,088 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 16,861 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 16,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,763 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,187 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 14,187 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,084 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 9,345 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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OAH 351V is a 1980 MG Midget in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAH 351V, 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 OAH 351V registered?

OAH 351V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is OAH 351V safe to buy?

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