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GCD 667V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,972 mi
Last recorded80,972 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCD 667V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2015 80,972 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded interior upper (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner upper wing corroded holed

Offside Front suspension pin slight movement

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

chassis corroded

floor pan weak and corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

O/S/F floor area corroded.Slight lift o/s/f king pin.Slight unbalance front brakes.Rear bushes on rear spring worn.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 80,176 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

osf suspension has slight lift in lower trunion

Fail 25 Jul 2012 79,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

osf suspension has slight lift in lower trunion

Pass 1 Jul 2011 79,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,859 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

O/S/F brake pipe slightly insecure (by master cylinder), o/s/r light lens slight movement.

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

Slight imbalance rear footbrake.

Slight wear n/s steering rack, o/s/f king pin has slight movement, n/s/f tyre worn outer tread area.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 78,818 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Slight movement o/s/r lamp lens.Slight lift o/s/f king-pin.Slight wear n/s steering rack.O/S/R tyre worn outer tread area.Slight unbalance rear footbrake.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 78,506 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 78,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 78,466 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 78,256 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 77,814 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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GCD 667V 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 69.2%.

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 GCD 667V, 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 GCD 667V registered?

GCD 667V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 23 January 1980.

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