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RMA 25V

1980 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,435 mi
Last recorded60,435 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 25V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 60,435 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 60,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 60,365 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Upper Wing Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,353 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight Corrosion N/S/F upper Wheel Arch

Fail 17 Jul 2017 60,353 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Both Front Tyres Perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight Corrosion N/S/F upper Wheel Arch

Pass 14 Jun 2016 60,143 miles

Front Valance Slight Corrosion

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Slight Corrosion N/S/F Upper Wheel arch inner

Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,046 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,728 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 59,728 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,456 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 59,456 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,932 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,492 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 58,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,150 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 57,786 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 57,786 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,399 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 56,753 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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RMA 25V is a 1980 MG Midget in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RMA 25V, 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 RMA 25V registered?

RMA 25V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 8 February 1980.

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