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GVU 6V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,078 mi
Last recorded48,078 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVU 6V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 48,078 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 47,938 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 47,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 47,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 47,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking carb overflow (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 47,661 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 47,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking carb overflow (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 47,562 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 47,562 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 47,443 miles

Slght play in both front kingpins

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,323 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,258 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 47,258 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GVU 6V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GVU 6V, 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 GVU 6V registered?

GVU 6V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 February 1980.

Is GVU 6V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVU 6V shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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