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AHP 36A

1980 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,551 mi
Last recorded49,551 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHP 36A
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,551 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 47,623 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,349 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 45,508 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,702 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,344 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 42,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 41,305 miles

front anti roll bar incorrectly positioned and causing nearside front anti roll bar end link to rub on nearside front lower suspension arm

offside rear foot brake effort low

offside rear suspension extension limiter strap lower fixing looks loose

rear axle pushes down on exhaust when suspension is fully extended, which is possibly what caused rear exhaust mount to break

Fail 3 May 2013 41,305 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front anti roll bar incorrectly positioned and causing nearside front anti roll bar end link to rub on nearside front lower suspension arm

offside rear foot brake effort low

offside rear suspension extension limiter strap lower fixing looks loose

rear axle pushes down on exhaust when suspension is fully extended, which is possibly what caused rear exhaust mount to break

Pass 4 May 2012 40,637 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,153 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 40,153 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,814 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 39,521 miles

Slight play in n/side of steering rack. N/side washer not working.

Fail 10 Apr 2009 39,520 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight play in n/side of steering rack. N/side washer not working.

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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AHP 36A is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AHP 36A, 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 AHP 36A registered?

AHP 36A is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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