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GTV 509V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,341 mi
Last recorded1,341 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTV 509V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 1,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 1,225 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 1,176 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 1,066 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 1,004 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 929 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 866 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 865 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 546 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 350 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 170 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 170 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,842 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 43,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 43,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 43,448 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,190 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,899 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,676 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 42,460 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
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GTV 509V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GTV 509V, 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

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What year was GTV 509V registered?

GTV 509V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 February 1980.

Is GTV 509V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTV 509V shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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