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EYT 851V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,952 mi
Last recorded73,952 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYT 851V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 73,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Inner rack joint

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 73,912 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Fail 15 Jun 2021 73,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Pass 26 May 2017 73,622 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 73,466 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,660 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,220 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,406 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,655 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 67,908 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 67,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 67,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

osr no plate light dim

rear no plate cracked

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 21 Dec 2005 67,851 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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EYT 851V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EYT 851V, 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 EYT 851V registered?

EYT 851V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 July 1980.

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