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XFR 328V

1980 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,411 mi
Last recorded83,411 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFR 328V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 83,411 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 81,246 miles

Nearside Front track rod end as slight play

Offside Front steering arm as slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,088 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 72,274 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,584 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,281 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 63,467 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,874 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 60,874 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,456 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 60,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,285 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 59,281 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,813 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 57,980 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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XFR 328V is a 1980 MG Midget in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFR 328V, 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 XFR 328V registered?

XFR 328V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is XFR 328V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFR 328V shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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