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DWH 906W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,624 mi
Last recorded89,624 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWH 906W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,624 miles

Nearside Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,624 miles

Brake pedal sticks

Hole in o/s/f inner wing box strengthen section, not structual

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in n/s steering

Slight lift in n/s king pin

Surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,608 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 89,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 89,423 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 89,423 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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DWH 906W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWH 906W, 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 DWH 906W registered?

DWH 906W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is DWH 906W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWH 906W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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