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CBP 766W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,546 mi
Last recorded20,546 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBP 766W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 20,546 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 20,533 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to system (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Lamp inseure (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing Trunion joint (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush As marked (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing Trunion joint (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 20,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F Tyre perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer mount insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fog light switch slightly faulty

play in front suspension

play in steering rack

underside of vehicle corroded and extensive weld repairs

Fail 8 Jul 2011 19,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fog light switch slightly faulty

play in front suspension

play in steering rack

underside of vehicle corroded and extensive weld repairs

Fail 3 Jun 2011 19,366 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs are corroded

osf and nsf floors/ inner sills and arches are holed and corroded

rear brakes are grabbing slightly

rear valance and inner rear wings excessively corroded but not within a specified area

slightly low handbrake effort osr

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,281 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS SLIGHTLY HOLED

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 19 Aug 2008 19,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS SLIGHTLY HOLED

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,661 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 18,661 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 15,276 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 15,276 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all shock absorbers weak

movement to front suspension joints

Pass 24 Aug 2005 7,339 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 7,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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CBP 766W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CBP 766W, 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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CBP 766W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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