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ACP 537V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,495 mi
Last recorded38,495 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACP 537V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,495 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,180 miles

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 37,179 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,684 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 32,684 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 30,556 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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ACP 537V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ACP 537V, 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 ACP 537V registered?

ACP 537V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 February 1980.

Is ACP 537V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACP 537V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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