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CBT 352V

1980 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,833 mi
Last recorded15,833 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBT 352V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 15,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 14,048 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 12,937 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 10,871 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 9,099 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 7,802 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 6,222 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 5,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 4,416 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 2,865 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 1,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 391 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 385 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 95,275 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 93,846 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 92,447 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,317 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 90,059 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 90,053 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 89,382 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 89,376 miles

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

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

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

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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CBT 352V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CBT 352V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CBT 352V registered?

CBT 352V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is CBT 352V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBT 352V shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CBT 352V have outstanding finance?

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