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VPU 923W

1980 MG Midget

Brown Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,833 mi
Last recorded74,833 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPU 923W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,833 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 74,772 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 74,770 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,717 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,696 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 74,671 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,671 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,583 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,570 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,527 miles

Both front lower trunion bushs worn recommend attention .

Pass 9 Jul 2009 74,406 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 74,210 miles

Nearside front lower trunion has slight wear/free play.

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 73,855 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 72,864 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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VPU 923W is a 1980 MG Midget in Brown with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VPU 923W, 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 VPU 923W?

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What year was VPU 923W registered?

VPU 923W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is VPU 923W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPU 923W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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