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DCV 95V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,158 mi
Last recorded50,158 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCV 95V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 50,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,780 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight play in steering column lower bush

Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,805 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 43,805 miles

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,634 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,502 miles

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 13 Jul 2015 43,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2014 43,355 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,811 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 42,666 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,175 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,281 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,736 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,226 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,462 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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DCV 95V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DCV 95V, 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 DCV 95V registered?

DCV 95V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 January 1980.

Is DCV 95V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCV 95V 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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