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CUD 380V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,545 mi
Last recorded86,545 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUD 380V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 86,545 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2025 86,159 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2024 85,664 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive near side rear hub/brake backing plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 85,650 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive near side rear hub/brake backing plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 85,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides outer sills are corroded

Fail 10 May 2023 85,008 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides outer sills are corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 84,617 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 83,165 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 May 2021 83,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2020 81,972 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 81,061 miles

slight rust on osr sill

Pass 14 May 2018 79,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 May 2018 79,344 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2017 77,982 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 76,737 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 74,658 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 73,606 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 70,871 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 67,734 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 66,465 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 65,717 miles

ADVISE handbrake cable and clevis pins slightly worn and nearly fully adjusted

Fail 19 May 2009 62,910 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in offside and nearside new steering rack inner knuckles

Pass 19 May 2009 62,910 miles

slight play in offside and nearside new steering rack inner knuckles

Pass 14 May 2008 61,285 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in nearside steering rack inner knucle

Pass 15 May 2007 59,713 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,066 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 58,066 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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CUD 380V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CUD 380V, 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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CUD 380V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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