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TUJ 186H

1980 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

14,099 mi
Last recorded14,099 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUJ 186H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,099 miles

front axle fitted with different size tyres to rear axle

nsf wheel bearing requires adjustment

nsr floor pan close to spring hanger corroded but no holes

osf lower trunion showing signs of ware

osr wheel arch inner corroded but no holes

varirious parts of floor and body have been covered with welded plates

Fail 7 Jun 2012 14,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front axle fitted with different size tyres to rear axle

nsf wheel bearing requires adjustment

nsr floor pan close to spring hanger corroded but no holes

osf lower trunion showing signs of ware

osr wheel arch inner corroded but no holes

varirious parts of floor and body have been covered with welded plates

Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,689 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 12,689 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 12,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TUJ 186H is a 1980 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 TUJ 186H, 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 TUJ 186H registered?

TUJ 186H is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 8 September 1980.

Is TUJ 186H safe to buy?

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