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DRN 128W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

5,830 mi
Last recorded5,830 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRN 128W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 5,830 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 5,518 miles

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 5,518 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 5,001 miles

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Fail 19 Jul 2018 5,001 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Pass 4 Aug 2017
Fail 4 Aug 2017

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 4,261 miles

Both front kingpins have slight play

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 4,261 miles

Both front kingpins have slight play

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 3,596 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 3,587 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 3,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brakes slightly binding on

Pass 6 Aug 2013 2,597 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 2,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 1,854 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 1,080 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 1,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 391 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 99,835 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 99,835 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 99,197 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 99,197 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 98,717 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 98,705 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 98,489 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 98,478 miles

Offside Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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DRN 128W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DRN 128W, 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 DRN 128W registered?

DRN 128W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is DRN 128W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRN 128W shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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