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D198 GEU

1986 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,030 mi
Last recorded16,030 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD198 GEU
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 16,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 16,030 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 15,309 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 15,308 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 15,076 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,878 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 14,785 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 14,767 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 14,712 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,692 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 14,570 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,406 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 14,063 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 13,801 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 13,295 miles

all tyres sidewalls perishing †rear spring hanger bushes perishing †front brakes binding slightly

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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D198 GEU is a 1986 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 D198 GEU, 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 40 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D198 GEU registered?

D198 GEU is a 1986 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 November 1986.

Is D198 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D198 GEU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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