MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Some hand brake lever free travel.
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
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
Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill
Corrosion to offside rear & nearside front inner wheel arches
Oil leak
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
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)
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
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
offside door mirror glass cracked
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
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
offside door mirror cracked
rear exhaust has temporary mount
rear fog lamp tell tail not working
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
n/s/f tyre punctured
o/s mirror cracked
rear of exhaust temporarily mounted
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HGU 413V safe to buy?
The MOT history for HGU 413V shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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