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CPT 986W

1981 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,790 mi
Last recorded76,790 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 MG Midget 150057,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPT 986W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 76,790 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 76,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 76,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,503 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 76,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure shock arm nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 76,143 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nearside & offside front trunions

Fail 16 Jul 2015 76,143 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside & offside front trunions

Pass 3 May 2014 137,527 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 75,692 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2013 74,761 miles

N/S track rod end slight play

Fail 10 May 2013 74,760 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

N/S track rod end slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2013 74,755 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in front suspension joint

Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,330 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,289 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 71,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 71,262 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 69,922 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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CPT 986W is a 1981 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 57,475 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 CPT 986W, 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 45 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 CPT 986W registered?

CPT 986W is a 1981 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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