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GBW 510V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,360 mi
Last recorded52,360 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 510V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 52,360 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 52,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 51,690 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2016 50,419 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 50,190 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,190 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2014 49,936 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 49,284 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres side walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,880 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,901 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,443 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,653 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,118 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight free play in both front wheels

Pass 23 May 2006 4,502 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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GBW 510V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black 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 GBW 510V, 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 GBW 510V registered?

GBW 510V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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The MOT history for GBW 510V 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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