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EOB 440V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,607 mi
Last recorded87,607 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOB 440V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,607 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 87,607 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 87,312 miles

Bumpers have been removed

Slight oil leak from engine and diff

Fail 1 May 2019 87,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bumpers have been removed

Slight oil leak from diff and engine

Fail 27 Apr 2019 87,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bumpers have been removed

Slight oil leak from diff and engine

Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,266 miles

Slight oil leak from differential

Slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 85,915 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,591 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 85,591 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,590 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 28 Mar 2012 85,590 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Apr 2011 85,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front inner valance corrosion not within perscribed area

general body condition suffering from corrosion

o/s floor to sill corrosion outside perscribed area

Fail 29 Mar 2011 85,430 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front inner valance corrosion not within perscribed area

general body condition suffering from corrosion

o/s floor to sill corrosion outside perscribed area

Fail 19 Jul 2006 1,518 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 5,760 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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EOB 440V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 EOB 440V, 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 EOB 440V registered?

EOB 440V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 August 1980.

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