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27 BLO

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,640 mi
Last recorded36,640 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 BLO
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 36,640 miles

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery secured with cable ties [battery secure] (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush leaf spring bushes perishing [front and rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seatbelt webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush leaf spring FRONT bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower leaf spring corroded

Fail 16 May 2022 36,639 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery secured with cable ties [battery secure] (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush leaf spring bushes perishing [front and rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seatbelt webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush leaf spring FRONT bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower leaf spring corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 36,615 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 36,599 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 36,597 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 36,540 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 36,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,482 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front nearside bump stop worn

front offside bump stop missing

Fail 23 Sep 2009 36,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

front offside bump stop missing front nearside bump stop worn.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,440 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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27 BLO is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 55,392 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 27 BLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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27 BLO is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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