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PNK 960W

1980 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,549 mi
Last recorded76,549 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNK 960W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 76,549 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 75,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 75,252 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 74,592 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 73,963 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 73,357 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 72,817 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,352 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 70,526 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

screen washer requires several pumps

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,348 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,175 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 68,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,679 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,575 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,066 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,906 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

some deterioation in all tyre outter side walls.{perished),not excessive

Fail 30 Aug 2011 63,906 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

some deterioation in all tyre outter side walls.{perished),not excessive

Fail 8 Jul 2011 63,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

some deterioation in all outter tyre side walls.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,172 miles

all tyre white wall inserts are wearing away the tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Mar 2010 63,156 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyre white wall inserts are wearing away the tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,145 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,988 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 57,827 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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PNK 960W is a 1980 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PNK 960W, 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 PNK 960W registered?

PNK 960W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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