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ACK 403V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,962 mi
Last recorded75,962 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACK 403V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,962 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 75,409 miles

Nearside Front Kingpin Has slight play but not excessive

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 75,401 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Kingpin Has slight play but not excessive

Nearside Front Wheel bearing not checked

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,160 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 75,154 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 74,527 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 74,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) LOOSE (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,007 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 74,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,017 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 73,017 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,464 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,648 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,528 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,343 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,506 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,193 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 61,944 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 59,561 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,262 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,959 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,827 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 47,241 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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ACK 403V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ACK 403V, 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 ACK 403V registered?

ACK 403V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 May 1980.

Is ACK 403V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACK 403V shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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