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GRJ 528V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,707 mi
Last recorded40,707 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRJ 528V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 40,707 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear prop uj slight play

slight engine oil lesk

Fail 4 May 2021 40,701 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column attachment defective Clamp loose column to rack ? (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side and near side outer panel / sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Covers over outer sills

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Lower off side and near side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,151 miles

Offside Front crack in exhaust manifold

Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold is cracked and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front play in kingpin and lower trunion

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in hardy spicer joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 39,477 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced close to body mounting hole is rusted away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in body lower door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole rusted as other side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly loose onto body (1.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold is cracked and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front play in kingpin and lower trunion

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in hardy spicer joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2015 39,462 miles

Centre Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid backplate oily (3.5.1h)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides rusted at joint to main body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine manifold badly cracked and blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,987 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 38,987 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 37,958 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,482 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

exhaust brackets

Fail 20 Apr 2011 37,479 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

exhaust brackets

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,282 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,471 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 34,132 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 34,046 miles

all four tyres perishing

o/s kingpin worn

Pass 9 Jun 2005 34,046 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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GRJ 528V 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 68.8%.

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 GRJ 528V, 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 GRJ 528V registered?

GRJ 528V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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