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OVV 622V

1980 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,633 mi
Last recorded95,633 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVV 622V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 95,633 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 95,623 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 95,623 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 May 2017 95,461 miles

Central Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Front Upper Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Central Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Central Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 95,461 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 95,461 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 95,461 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

headlamp chrome backings deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2011 95,461 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 95,461 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 94,771 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 93,455 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 92,512 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 90,842 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 90,256 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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OVV 622V is a 1980 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OVV 622V, 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 OVV 622V registered?

OVV 622V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is OVV 622V safe to buy?

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