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HOB 260W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,962 mi
Last recorded80,962 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOB 260W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 80,962 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 80,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 80,825 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 80,641 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,481 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 80,481 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,299 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 80,175 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 79,825 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 79,530 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 79,379 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 79,169 miles

floors is showing signs of corrosion

front cross member is corroded

rear boot floor and valence's are corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 78,874 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 78,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 78,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,003 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 77,744 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 May 2007 77,389 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 77,054 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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HOB 260W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HOB 260W, 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

How do I check the history of HOB 260W?

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What year was HOB 260W registered?

HOB 260W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 November 1980.

Is HOB 260W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOB 260W shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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