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HAL 55V

1980 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,113 mi
Last recorded53,113 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAL 55V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 53,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 53,113 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,023 miles

Both rear leaf spring hanger rubber bushes deteriorated.

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 31 May 2016 50,007 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Both rear leaf spring hanger rubber bushes deteriorated.

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 42,963 miles

2x front bearings have slight play

no fog lamp fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2014 42,963 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

2x front bearings have slight play

no fog lamp fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,146 miles

Front coil springs corroded.

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

Oil leak.

Rear diff oil leak.

Rear spring hanger bushes deteriorated.

Slight exhaust leak.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 35,146 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Front coil springs corroded.

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

Oil leak.

Rear diff oil leak.

Rear spring hanger bushes deteriorated.

Slight exhaust leak.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,995 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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HAL 55V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HAL 55V, 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 HAL 55V registered?

HAL 55V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 January 1980.

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