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GJX 620W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,549 mi
Last recorded59,549 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJX 620W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,549 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 59,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,046 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 57,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2012 57,034 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 56,902 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2011 56,882 miles

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,336 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,847 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,470 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 54,893 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,073 miles

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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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GJX 620W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJX 620W, 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 GJX 620W registered?

GJX 620W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 25 September 1980.

Is GJX 620W safe to buy?

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