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WHF 120W

1980 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,796 mi
Last recorded95,796 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHF 120W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,796 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 95,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,591 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside and offside top and bottom king pin bushes slight play

Fail 18 Jul 2017 95,160 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside and offside top and bottom king pin bushes slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,845 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 94,845 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 94,842 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty no lights working (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

steering wheel can move up and down

Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 93,916 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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WHF 120W is a 1980 MG Midget in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WHF 120W, 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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WHF 120W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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