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DOL 35V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,685 mi
Last recorded28,685 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOL 35V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 28,685 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 27,631 miles

small pin hole in front exhaust

Pass 9 Aug 2017 27,399 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Front valance inner and outer excessively corroded.

Fail 7 Aug 2017 27,399 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Both rear outer sills corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Front valance inner and outer excessively corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2016 26,444 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 25,335 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,807 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 24,762 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 24,019 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 21,367 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 15,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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DOL 35V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DOL 35V, 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 DOL 35V registered?

DOL 35V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 January 1980.

Is DOL 35V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOL 35V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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