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96 NPL

1980 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,868 mi
Last recorded83,868 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 NPL
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 83,868 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,616 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 82,351 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 80,250 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 79,647 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 79,332 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2011 79,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 73,995 miles

long handbrake

Pass 19 May 2008 61,659 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Propshaft component defective

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 May 2008 61,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Propshaft component defective

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2007 58,169 miles

Play in n/s front lower trunion / washers weak / corrosion 1nfront brake pipes rears under sealed

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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96 NPL is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 96 NPL, 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 96 NPL registered?

96 NPL is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is 96 NPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 96 NPL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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