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DCW 141W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,670 mi
Last recorded96,670 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCW 141W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 96,670 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,560 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 96,560 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 96,300 miles

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

o/s/f lower suspension joint has slight play

rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2011 95,001 miles

29% imbalance rear brakes

slight oil leak from diff

Fail 9 Nov 2011 94,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

29% imbalance rear brakes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight oil leak from diff

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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DCW 141W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DCW 141W, 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 DCW 141W registered?

DCW 141W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is DCW 141W safe to buy?

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