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SEV 394W

1980 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,870 mi
Last recorded74,870 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEV 394W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,870 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 74,870 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 74,870 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

screen washers & wipers poor

slight play in rack(both sides)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 74,870 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r exhaust mount snapped(exhaust adequetely supported)

screen washers & wipers poor

Pass 18 Jul 2009 74,870 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

low park brake reserve

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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SEV 394W is a 1980 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SEV 394W, 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

How do I check the history of SEV 394W?

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What year was SEV 394W registered?

SEV 394W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 20 August 1980.

Is SEV 394W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEV 394W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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