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ECW 822W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,783 mi
Last recorded56,783 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECW 822W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,783 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 56,782 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,766 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 56,766 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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ECW 822W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 ECW 822W, 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 ECW 822W?

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What year was ECW 822W registered?

ECW 822W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is ECW 822W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECW 822W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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