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DBV 462W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,935 mi
Last recorded24,935 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBV 462W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 24,935 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 24,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe covered in grease or other material

Nearside Rear Brake pipe covered in grease or other material

Offside Front Brake pipe covered in grease or other material

Offside Rear Brake pipe covered in grease or other material

Pass 31 May 2017 24,685 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 24,187 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,640 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 23,109 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 22,728 miles

Both headlamp patterns of poor quality

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 20,424 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,999 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 19,999 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

NOTE:complete underside of vehicle covered in sealeant/wax oil etc.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,896 miles

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

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

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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DBV 462W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DBV 462W, 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

How do I check the history of DBV 462W?

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What year was DBV 462W registered?

DBV 462W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 August 1980.

Is DBV 462W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBV 462W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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