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OOS 701V

1980 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,747 mi
Last recorded3,747 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOS 701V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 3,747 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 2,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn very slight play in lower king pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 2,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn very slight play in lower king pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 1,257 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 1,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 1,051 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 1,051 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 839 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 793 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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OOS 701V is a 1980 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OOS 701V, 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 OOS 701V registered?

OOS 701V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is OOS 701V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOS 701V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OOS 701V have outstanding finance?

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