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TMB 495V

1980 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,400 mi
Last recorded83,400 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMB 495V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 83,400 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 81,211 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 81,198 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight lift

Offside Front Inner wing

Offside Rear half shaft seal

Pass 19 Aug 2016 80,534 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,384 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 79,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 79,321 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,200 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 79,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear axle oil seals leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,053 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 79,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 79,034 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 79,028 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 79,012 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,118 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 78,112 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 77,110 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 77,094 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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TMB 495V is a 1980 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TMB 495V, 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 TMB 495V registered?

TMB 495V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 22 May 1980.

Is TMB 495V safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMB 495V shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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