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RYO 147E

1980 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,570 mi
Last recorded46,570 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYO 147E
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 46,570 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 46,570 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 46,540 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,463 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 46,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has cracks in side wall

o/s/f tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2011
Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,621 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,466 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 45,346 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 45,320 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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RYO 147E is a 1980 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RYO 147E, 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 RYO 147E registered?

RYO 147E is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 12 December 1980.

Is RYO 147E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYO 147E shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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