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CSL 752V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,348 mi
Last recorded46,348 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSL 752V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 46,348 miles

o/s front suspension top bush perished

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2017 46,348 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front suspension top bush perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,345 miles

steering shaft close to engine mount.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 46,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

steering shaft catches on the engine mount mount

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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CSL 752V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 CSL 752V, 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 CSL 752V registered?

CSL 752V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 February 1980.

Is CSL 752V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSL 752V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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