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BCB 444V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,010 mi
Last recorded83,010 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCB 444V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 83,010 miles

clutch pedal partially siezed on shaft

Fail 11 Jul 2019 82,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal partially siezed on shaft

Pass 25 Sep 2017 82,415 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 82,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front slight play in kingpin

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2013 82,319 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 82,304 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bolts missing from front bumper

O/s f inner arch slash pan corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 82,201 miles

Drivers seatbelt has weak recoil action

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

Oil leak

Slight leak on steering rack

Slight lift in both kingpins

Slight lift in nearside front suspension lower trunnion

Fail 8 Aug 2012 82,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Drivers seatbelt has weak recoil action

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Slight leak on steering rack

Slight lift in both kingpins

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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BCB 444V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BCB 444V, 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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BCB 444V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 February 1980.

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