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HEF 386V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,600 mi
Last recorded76,600 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEF 386V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2017 76,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

UNABLE TO CHECK CHASSIS AND FLOOR PROPERLY DUE TO HEAVY UNDERSEAL

Pass 23 Oct 2015 75,551 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 72,801 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 70,450 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,412 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 62,021 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,069 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,932 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,818 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 60,543 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 60,265 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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HEF 386V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HEF 386V, 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 HEF 386V registered?

HEF 386V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 25 June 1980.

Is HEF 386V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEF 386V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HEF 386V have outstanding finance?

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