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GVR 980V

1980 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVR 980V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 3 miles

n/s head lamp set on lowest perimeter

Pass 21 Feb 2008 7,685 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,418 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 7,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,069 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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GVR 980V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 GVR 980V, 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 GVR 980V registered?

GVR 980V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 23 January 1980.

Is GVR 980V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVR 980V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GVR 980V have outstanding finance?

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