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5984 MG

1980 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

18,628 mi
Last recorded18,628 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5984 MG
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,628 miles

Heavy surface rust on fuel tank

Fail 1 Mar 2016 18,628 miles

Heavy surface rust on fuel tank

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 18,398 miles

fabric hood poor condition

previouse welded repairs to vehicle

some body corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2010 18,398 miles

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

fabric hood poor condition

previouse welded repairs to vehicle

some body corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2006 18,378 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exrensive welded repairs to vehicle hevily coated with sealer

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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5984 MG is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 5984 MG, 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 5984 MG registered?

5984 MG is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 January 1980.

Is 5984 MG safe to buy?

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