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XAB 104V

1980 MG Midget

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,570 mi
Last recorded73,570 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAB 104V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 73,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,678 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 73,569 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,515 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear hand brake cable retaining strap broken

hazard switch worn

nearside front chassis slightly damaged[by antiroll bar mounting]

smell of petrol around tank area [no leak found]

Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,147 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front chassis slightly damaged

park brake cable support strap broken

slight drag on offside rear wheel

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,410 miles

hand brake cable retaining strap fractured

nearside wiper blade split

slight damage to nearside front anti roll bar mounting+chassis

slight drag on offside rear wheel

slight lift in kingpins

Pass 23 Oct 2012 72,027 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hand brake cable support strap fractured

rear exhaust mount fractured

slight damage at nearside front antiroll bar mounting point/chassis

Fail 22 Oct 2012 72,026 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hand brake cable support strap fractured

rear exhaust mount fractured

Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,636 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Slight brake pedal travel

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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XAB 104V is a 1980 MG Midget in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XAB 104V, 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 XAB 104V registered?

XAB 104V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 23 June 1980.

Is XAB 104V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAB 104V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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