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DOK 71V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,577 mi
Last recorded49,577 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOK 71V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 49,577 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 49,577 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 49,541 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 49,521 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested not working (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure and starting to leak (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,430 miles

full brake test and print out on retest

Fail 12 Apr 2016 49,412 miles

Centre Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets pump not pumping (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking master cylinder area (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade split (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,401 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 49,334 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,328 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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DOK 71V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DOK 71V, 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 DOK 71V registered?

DOK 71V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 January 1980.

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