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DOV 950V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,447 mi
Last recorded54,447 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOV 950V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,447 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear shackle bushes perished

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear shackle bushes perished

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear diff slight leak

under side of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 54,446 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear shackle bushes perished

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear shackle bushes perished

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear diff slight leak

under side of vehicle slightly corroded

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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DOV 950V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DOV 950V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DOV 950V registered?

DOV 950V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is DOV 950V safe to buy?

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