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AVK 814V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,204 mi
Last recorded88,204 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVK 814V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 88,204 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 87,869 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017
Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,151 miles

seat belt inertia reel mounts modified

Fail 2 Apr 2016 83,151 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

seat belt inertia reel mounts modified

Pass 20 May 2011 83,098 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 83,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2008 81,342 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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AVK 814V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AVK 814V, 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 AVK 814V registered?

AVK 814V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is AVK 814V safe to buy?

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