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EMG 373V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

92,016 mi
Last recorded92,016 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMG 373V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 92,016 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 91,275 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 90,705 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 88,833 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 87,616 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,825 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 86,467 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 85,684 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 84,658 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,254 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,537 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,302 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 81,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 81,349 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,272 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,992 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 78,016 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 77,263 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 77,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 75,707 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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EMG 373V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EMG 373V, 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 EMG 373V registered?

EMG 373V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 February 1980.

Is EMG 373V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMG 373V shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EMG 373V have outstanding finance?

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