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FWJ 919V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

15,918 mi
Last recorded15,918 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWJ 919V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 15,918 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 14,588 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 13,330 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 12,447 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 12,141 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 11,480 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 11,480 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 10,377 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 9,535 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 7,566 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 6,470 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 6,355 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 4,541 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 4,541 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 4,541 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 4,541 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Apr 2006 4,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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FWJ 919V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FWJ 919V, 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 FWJ 919V registered?

FWJ 919V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 March 1980.

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The MOT history for FWJ 919V shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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