MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Just behind wheel/stub axle housing (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Just behind wheel/stub axle housing (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Just behind wheel/stub axle housing (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Just behind wheel/stub axle housing (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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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LBM 500V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LBM 500V, 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 LBM 500V registered?
LBM 500V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1980.
Is LBM 500V safe to buy?
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