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A730 PBP

1983 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,543 mi
Last recorded57,543 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1983 MG Midget 150034,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA730 PBP
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 57,543 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 57,488 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 57,488 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,035 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,280 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 55,077 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 55,077 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 21 May 2008 54,055 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 54,055 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,596 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 51,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,347 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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A730 PBP is a 1983 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 34,091 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 A730 PBP, 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 43 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A730 PBP is a 1983 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 September 1983.

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