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EVH 210W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,821 mi
Last recorded84,821 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVH 210W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 84,821 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 84,096 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,427 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,226 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 82,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 82,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 82,260 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 82,256 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,686 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,610 miles

floor to sills corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2010 78,927 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 78,901 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 75,028 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 73,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 72,016 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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EVH 210W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EVH 210W, 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

How do I check the history of EVH 210W?

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What year was EVH 210W registered?

EVH 210W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is EVH 210W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVH 210W shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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