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CBW 673V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,125 mi
Last recorded61,125 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBW 673V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 61,125 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 59,533 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 54,576 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,785 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 50,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 48,375 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 46,341 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,825 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,472 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 44,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,003 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,001 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,869 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 37,869 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 May 2007 37,869 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 37,869 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 37,861 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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CBW 673V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CBW 673V, 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 CBW 673V registered?

CBW 673V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 January 1980.

Is CBW 673V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBW 673V shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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