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SYD 248W

1980 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,469 mi
Last recorded55,469 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYD 248W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 52,092 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,301 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,080 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,710 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,562 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,470 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,884 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 40,093 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 40,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrsion o/s front inner wheel arch

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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SYD 248W is a 1980 MG Midget in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SYD 248W, 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 SYD 248W?

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What year was SYD 248W registered?

SYD 248W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 4 September 1980.

Is SYD 248W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYD 248W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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