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BFC 594V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,002 mi
Last recorded97,002 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFC 594V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 97,002 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 97,002 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,416 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,264 miles

Exhaust rear box mounting split

Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,067 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 95,660 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 94,605 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 94,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 93,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 91,962 miles

Light smoke from exhaust at fast idle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 91,962 miles

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

Light smoke from exhaust at fast idle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 90,146 miles

Front tyre's deteriorated

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 88,464 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 87,336 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,761 miles

Slight play in both side front king pin lower bushes

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 84,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 84,314 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 83,246 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2006 83,246 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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BFC 594V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BFC 594V, 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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BFC 594V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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