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CSR 528V

1980 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

53,674 mi
Last recorded53,674 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSR 528V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 53,674 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 53,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation PEDAL SPONGY (1.2.1 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH 145/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 51,426 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 51,426 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,406 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 51,405 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure no locking device on lower fixing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn top inner bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 51,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,368 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 51,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,963 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 50,963 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on side wall

Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,923 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 50,923 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Slight play in both front bottom trunions

Pass 17 Jun 2006 50,878 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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CSR 528V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CSR 528V, 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 CSR 528V registered?

CSR 528V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 June 1980.

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