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AJX 26V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

31,076 mi
Last recorded31,076 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJX 26V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 31,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 27,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,519 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 24,519 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 24,222 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 24,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,865 miles

o/s outer sill slighty corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 21,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 19,821 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 19,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 13,996 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 13,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,494 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

vehicles steering rack showing slight signs of wear

Pass 17 Jul 2009 12,432 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,230 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 12,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,428 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 10,428 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 8,010 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 26V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AJX 26V, 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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AJX 26V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 February 1980.

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