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BMR 725V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,620 mi
Last recorded37,620 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMR 725V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 37,620 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 37,537 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,393 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 36,783 miles

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated but still adequately supported

nearside and offside front lower trunion joints have slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,967 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 35,144 miles

nearside and offside outer sills have light corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,332 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 33,414 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 33,414 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 32,444 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken but still adequatly supported

Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,067 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,749 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BMR 725V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BMR 725V, 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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What year was BMR 725V registered?

BMR 725V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is BMR 725V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMR 725V shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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