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GHY 817X

1981 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,564 mi
Last recorded90,564 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 MG Midget 150057,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHY 817X
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 90,564 miles

Heavily covered in underseal to under side

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 90,564 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer/Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor Pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Heavily covered in underseal to under side

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 88,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2015 87,206 miles

Exhaust silencer box repaired

Idle speed a little elevated

Offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Rear exhaust mounting missing

Rear shock absorber mounting bolts do nnot appear to have any locking devices

Some wear/play in nearside front lower trunion joint

Fail 5 May 2015 87,189 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust silencer box repaired

Idle speed a little elevated

Offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Rear exhaust mounting missing

Rear shock absorber mounting bolts do nnot appear to have any locking devices

Some wear/play in nearside front lower trunion joint

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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GHY 817X is a 1981 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 57,475 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 GHY 817X, 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 45 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 GHY 817X registered?

GHY 817X is a 1981 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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