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GDO 500W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,822 mi
Last recorded52,822 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDO 500W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 52,822 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 52,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 52,023 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 51,613 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 51,595 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,466 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,348 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing and cracking borderline.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,121 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 51,121 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 May 2012 50,834 miles

both rear tyres perrishing and cracking very borderline

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,518 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 50,252 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,929 miles

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

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

wear in both rear spring hanger bushes very borderline

Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,378 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,280 miles

wear in rack borderline

Pass 20 Sep 2005 44,645 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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GDO 500W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GDO 500W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GDO 500W?

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What year was GDO 500W registered?

GDO 500W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is GDO 500W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDO 500W shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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