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BRG 948V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,370 mi
Last recorded86,370 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRG 948V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 86,370 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 86,161 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 86,134 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,948 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,804 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,353 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,741 miles

Play in the NSF king pin joint.

Play in the NSF steering arm.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,554 miles

OSF brake is binding slightly. Not excessive in RBT at time of test.

Slight play in NSF hub assembly. Suspect lower king pin bush.

Slight play in both steering rack arms.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,174 miles

OSF brake is slightly binding.

Slight play in both front hubs. Suspect joints require regreasing.

Very slight play in both front steering track rods.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,589 miles

N/S/R inner sill/floor getting rusty

O/S/R brake pipe binding slightly

Slight play N/S/F lower suspension joint

Fail 28 Apr 2012 83,589 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/R inner sill/floor getting rusty

O/S/R brake pipe binding slightly

Slight play N/S/F lower suspension joint

Pass 14 Apr 2011 82,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe retaining clips getting poor

Fuel pipe running under car getting rusty

N/S/R leaf spring getting poor

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 82,608 miles

Fuel pipe getting rusty

Fuel pipe insecure

N/S/R leaf spring getting poor

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Fail 5 May 2010 82,608 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe getting rusty

Fuel pipe insecure

N/S/R leaf spring getting poor

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 16 May 2008 82,131 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 82,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

O/S and N/S rear leaf spring bushes getting poor

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/F door shut getting rusty

Slight play N/S/F bottom swivel

Pass 8 Jun 2007 82,116 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 82,116 miles

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

N/S/F brake pipes under bonnet getting rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 81,843 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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BRG 948V 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 78.9%.

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 BRG 948V, 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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BRG 948V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 25 March 1980.

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