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AJX 132V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,697 mi
Last recorded33,697 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJX 132V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 33,697 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 33,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside back plate damp (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 33,481 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,027 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 32,310 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 31,304 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 31,304 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,156 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 29,218 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,312 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 28,265 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 27,384 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 25,606 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,703 miles

slight movement in rear propshaft joint

slight play in upper front suspension arm bush at hub on both sides

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,276 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight knocking from rack but no free play detected

Pass 7 Jul 2006 19,518 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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AJX 132V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJX 132V, 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 AJX 132V registered?

AJX 132V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is AJX 132V safe to buy?

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