CarVerify

Free Car Check

LDJ 987W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,353 mi
Last recorded52,353 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDJ 987W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,353 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO ALL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE. OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 52,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT VERY LOOSE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

REAR EX. SECTION CORRODED / SOME SUFCE CORROSION OF ALL SUSPENSION COMPONANTS & UNDER BODY PANALS (ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 48,036 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

REAR EX. SECTION CORRODED / SOME SUFCE CORROSION OF ALL SUSPENSION COMPONANTS & UNDER BODY PANALS (ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,205 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 42,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 38,007 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,231 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 37,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,981 miles

play noted in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jun 2007 35,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

driverside kingpin has slight play but ok at time of test

passenger side floor has corrosion but not through at time of test

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LDJ 987W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LDJ 987W, 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 LDJ 987W?

You can check the full history of LDJ 987W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LDJ 987W registered?

LDJ 987W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is LDJ 987W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDJ 987W shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LDJ 987W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LDJ 987W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.