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DJL 240V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,312 mi
Last recorded83,312 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJL 240V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 83,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,209 miles

Both front suspension trunnions have slight lift

Nearside rear brake binding slightly and efficiency slightly low

Pass 7 Sep 2009 81,470 miles

Slight play in offside front lower suspension trunnion

Windscreen wipers dont work on full speed

Fail 3 Sep 2009 81,469 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Slight play in offside front lower suspension trunnion

Windscreen wipers dont work on full speed

Fail 5 Sep 2008 80,722 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play in offside front lower suspension trunnion

Pass 5 Sep 2008 80,722 miles

Slight play in offside front lower suspension trunnion

Pass 26 Sep 2007 80,104 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 80,101 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 79,922 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

battery insecure

corrosion nearside front inner wing,not in prescribed area.

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2006 79,850 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

battery insecure

fuel pipes corroded

rear no plate cracked

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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DJL 240V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DJL 240V, 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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DJL 240V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 January 1980.

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