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EJH 688V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,309 mi
Last recorded1,309 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJH 688V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 1,309 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 1,032 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2009 571 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 99,267 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise corrosion to front valance

Pass 18 May 2007 98,902 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 98,768 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 98,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

near side front brake pipe corroded

near side front tyre in poor condition and has low tread

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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EJH 688V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EJH 688V, 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.

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What year was EJH 688V registered?

EJH 688V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 February 1980.

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The MOT history for EJH 688V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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