MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,070 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing
suspected filler used on nearside flooring
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
suspected filler used on nearside front frooring
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FBL 799V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FBL 799V, 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 FBL 799V registered?
FBL 799V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 April 1980.
Is FBL 799V safe to buy?
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