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DWR 614W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,468 mi
Last recorded67,468 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 614W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 67,468 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 67,357 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 67,143 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 65,561 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 63,680 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 63,626 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 63,585 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,501 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,472 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 63,472 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering locking device missing steering wheel loose (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,418 miles

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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DWR 614W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black 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 DWR 614W, 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

How do I check the history of DWR 614W?

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What year was DWR 614W registered?

DWR 614W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is DWR 614W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWR 614W 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.

Does DWR 614W have outstanding finance?

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