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EWG 211V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,482 mi
Last recorded61,482 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWG 211V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 61,482 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 61,148 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 60,380 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 59,136 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 59,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 57,719 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 57,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 56,862 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 56,115 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 55,793 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 55,391 miles

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2013 55,360 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 May 2012 55,309 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 55,237 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 55,129 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 55,000 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2009 55,000 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 54,934 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 54,849 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 54,750 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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EWG 211V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EWG 211V, 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 EWG 211V registered?

EWG 211V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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