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HGU 413V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,096 mi
Last recorded82,096 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 413V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,096 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 82,056 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 81,588 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 81,499 miles

Some hand brake lever free travel.

Pass 20 May 2015 81,354 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 81,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2014 81,338 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,224 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 81,223 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear flexy hose ferrules rusty

slight wear in rack ends

slight wear in rear springs shackle pins and bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2012 81,204 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Corrosion to offside rear & nearside front inner wheel arches

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 81,198 miles

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

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

Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Corrosion to offside rear & nearside front inner wheel arches

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 80,878 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 80,878 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 80,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise coolant leak on engine

advise slight bind on osr brake

advise slight damage to os mirror ( not affecting view to rear )

advise slight oil leaks from engine , gearbox and rear differential

advise temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 18 May 2009 80,104 miles

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

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 May 2008 80,024 miles

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

nearside rear exhaust mounting tied up

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear fog lamp insecure

rear fog lamp warning tell tail not working

Fail 7 May 2008 80,024 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside rear exhaust mounting tied up

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear fog lamp insecure

rear fog lamp warning tell tail not working

Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,917 miles

offside door mirror cracked

rear exhaust has temporary mount

rear fog lamp tell tail not working

Fail 23 Apr 2007 79,917 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside door mirror cracked

rear exhaust has temporary mount

rear fog lamp tell tail not working

Pass 9 May 2006 79,838 miles

n/s/f tyre punctured

o/s mirror cracked

rear of exhaust temporarily mounted

Fail 9 May 2006 79,838 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/f tyre punctured

rear of exhaust temporarily mounted

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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HGU 413V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HGU 413V, 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 HGU 413V registered?

HGU 413V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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