MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,707 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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))
Offside Front crack in exhaust manifold
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))
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))
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)
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)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
exhaust brackets
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
all four tyres perishing
o/s kingpin worn
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
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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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