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GTT 682V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,363 mi
Last recorded16,363 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTT 682V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 16,363 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 13,141 miles

advise exhaust mounts broken

Pass 3 May 2017 12,781 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 12,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 12,540 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

gearbox tunnel corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 8,507 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 8,437 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

transmission tunnel corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 8,432 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

transmission tunnel corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 8,421 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,398 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 8,389 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 8,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

carburettor float chamber pipes damp and smell of fuel

Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s steering rack

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f wheelbearings

underbody sealer needs reapplying to whell arches and underside needs protecting

Fail 25 Aug 2010 7,754 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s steering rack

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f wheelbearings

underbody sealer needs reapplying to whell arches and underside needs protecting

Pass 21 Jul 2009 7,699 miles

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

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

both front brakes slight bind

both rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in both front upper suspension arm bushs

Pass 18 Jul 2008 7,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long foot and handbrake travel

Fail 18 Jul 2008 7,436 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

long foot and handbrake travel

Pass 30 Jul 2007 7,227 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 7,227 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

long handbrake travel

Fail 1 Aug 2006 7,054 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

long handbrake travel

slight movement to both front upper trunion bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2006 7,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

long handbrake travel

slight movement to both front upper trunion bushes

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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GTT 682V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GTT 682V, 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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GTT 682V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 February 1980.

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