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YHG 108V

1980 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,890 mi
Last recorded76,890 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHG 108V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 76,890 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 76,888 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear leaf springs corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 76,504 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,584 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 75,584 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,556 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,281 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,835 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 71,835 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 70,275 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 68,376 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,858 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,497 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 65,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,123 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,763 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 62,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,299 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,855 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 58,248 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 56,520 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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YHG 108V is a 1980 MG Midget in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YHG 108V, 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 YHG 108V registered?

YHG 108V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 26 March 1980.

Is YHG 108V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHG 108V shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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