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719 OYA

1980 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,781 mi
Last recorded32,781 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration719 OYA
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 32,781 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 32,534 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 32,037 miles

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

advice fuel hoses under bonnet starting to crack and split

Fail 9 May 2006 32,037 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

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

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advice fuel hoses under bonnet starting to crack and split

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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719 OYA is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 719 OYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 719 OYA registered?

719 OYA is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is 719 OYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 719 OYA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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