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47 MJ

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,465 mi
Last recorded5,465 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 MJ
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 5,465 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 4,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 4,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 4,885 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 4,885 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 4,799 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 4,216 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 3,560 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 2,818 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 2,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 1,786 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 779 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 354 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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47 MJ is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 47 MJ, 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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What year was 47 MJ registered?

47 MJ is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 March 1980.

Is 47 MJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 47 MJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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