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JEF 804W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

92,772 mi
Last recorded92,772 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEF 804W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 92,772 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 92,717 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 92,576 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,823 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and seperating

Nearside Rear tyre perished and seperating

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and seperating

Fail 30 Jul 2015 91,823 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and seperating

Nearside Rear tyre perished and seperating

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and seperating

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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JEF 804W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 JEF 804W, 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 JEF 804W registered?

JEF 804W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is JEF 804W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEF 804W shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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