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ACO 532W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,777 mi
Last recorded46,777 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACO 532W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 46,777 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 46,602 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 46,530 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 46,412 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak on engine

Pass 11 May 2015 46,095 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 45,807 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 45,328 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 45,045 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 44,784 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,784 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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ACO 532W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ACO 532W, 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 ACO 532W registered?

ACO 532W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is ACO 532W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACO 532W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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