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DOK 85V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,817 mi
Last recorded71,817 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOK 85V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 71,817 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,619 miles

underside of vehicle has been rustproofed

Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded centre pipe (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mounting deterioratng

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,395 miles

vehicle underside has been rustproofed

Fail 3 Mar 2015 70,386 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

vehicle underside has been rustproofed

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,511 miles

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

front valance badly corroded but not affecting structure

Fail 19 Mar 2014 69,511 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front valance badly corroded but not affecting structure

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,397 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,188 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 85V 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 77.8%.

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 DOK 85V, 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 85V registered?

DOK 85V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is DOK 85V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOK 85V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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