MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING THIN
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED
Oil leak
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING THIN
Oil leak
BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING THIN
Oil leak
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUT SIDE
OFF SIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK
oil leak
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ASW 553 is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 ASW 553, 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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How do I check the history of ASW 553?
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What year was ASW 553 registered?
ASW 553 is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 January 1980.
Is ASW 553 safe to buy?
The MOT history for ASW 553 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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