MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
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EMW 852W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 EMW 852W, 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 EMW 852W registered?
EMW 852W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 August 1980.
Is EMW 852W safe to buy?
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