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CBW 883V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,418 mi
Last recorded10,418 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBW 883V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 10,418 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 10,403 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 10,366 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 10,257 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 10,114 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 8,972 miles

body has general corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2011 8,972 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body has general corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2009 9,646 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 9,329 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 8,169 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 883V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 883V, 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 CBW 883V registered?

CBW 883V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is CBW 883V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBW 883V shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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