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DTY 508W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,876 mi
Last recorded95,876 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTY 508W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2011 95,876 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 May 2010 95,700 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 94,886 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2006 93,385 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 93,385 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DTY 508W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DTY 508W, 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 DTY 508W registered?

DTY 508W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is DTY 508W safe to buy?

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