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EFC 345V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,716 mi
Last recorded84,716 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 345V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 84,716 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 83,857 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,632 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,795 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 87,766 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,240 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 82,240 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 81,731 miles

cut to o/s/r tyre tread

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 80,840 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 79,940 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 78,708 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 30 May 2008 77,492 miles

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 30 May 2008 77,492 miles

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2007 76,900 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 75,849 miles

o/s washer jet needs adjusting

rust starting on both rear wheel archs

travel on handbrake handle

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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EFC 345V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EFC 345V, 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 EFC 345V registered?

EFC 345V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is EFC 345V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFC 345V shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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