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OGJ 878V

1980 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,294 mi
Last recorded76,294 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGJ 878V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 76,294 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 76,283 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 76,260 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting splitting

o/s & n/s rear leaf springs rear eye rubbers worn allowing movement (close to excessive)

poor alignment of washers

view from interior mirror seriously impaired

Pass 9 Mar 2007 75,122 miles

centre exhaust mounting splitting

corrosion o/s outer sill

o/s washer jet low

Pass 17 Mar 2006 73,750 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion both outer sills

slight movement in both king pins

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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OGJ 878V is a 1980 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OGJ 878V, 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 OGJ 878V?

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What year was OGJ 878V registered?

OGJ 878V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is OGJ 878V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGJ 878V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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