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OLN 90W

1980 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,677 mi
Last recorded23,677 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLN 90W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 23,677 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 18,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 14,822 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 12,475 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 10,540 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 6,895 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 4,433 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 1,057 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 1,057 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 98,786 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 98,785 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

battery loose

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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OLN 90W is a 1980 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OLN 90W, 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

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What year was OLN 90W registered?

OLN 90W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is OLN 90W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLN 90W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OLN 90W have outstanding finance?

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