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GPB 179V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,283 mi
Last recorded90,283 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPB 179V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 90,283 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 89,335 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 88,581 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,200 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 87,789 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 87,743 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 87,743 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 87,682 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 87,638 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 87,627 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 87,627 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 87,622 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 87,622 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GPB 179V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GPB 179V, 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 GPB 179V?

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What year was GPB 179V registered?

GPB 179V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is GPB 179V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPB 179V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GPB 179V have outstanding finance?

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