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305 DEV

1955 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,566 mi
Last recorded17,566 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

Registration305 DEV
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1955
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 17,566 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 14,631 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 14,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 12,805 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 12,003 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 10,488 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2008 9,002 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 8,017 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 5,741 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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305 DEV is a 1955 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 305 DEV, 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 71 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 305 DEV?

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What year was 305 DEV registered?

305 DEV is a 1955 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 26 May 1955.

Is 305 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 305 DEV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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