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ONE 412W

1980 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,500 mi
Last recorded68,500 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONE 412W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 68,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,199 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 67,954 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 67,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 67,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust bobbin worn but system still supported

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area

n/s/f inner wing to chassis leg corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 20 Jul 2012 66,558 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f chassis leg corroded but not within a prescribed area

n/s/f inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 10 Jul 2010 65,716 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 65,545 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 65,529 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 65,415 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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ONE 412W is a 1980 MG Midget in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ONE 412W, 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 ONE 412W registered?

ONE 412W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 3 December 1980.

Is ONE 412W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONE 412W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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