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LFD 793V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,819 mi
Last recorded59,819 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFD 793V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 59,819 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 59,817 miles

Fuel system component leaking carbs (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,976 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsr and osr leaf springs corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2020 58,975 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering wheel rim likely to become detached (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsr and osr leaf springs corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2019 58,853 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight surface corrosion throughout under vehicle suspension components

Pass 27 Feb 2018 58,441 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,760 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,311 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 57,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 57,274 miles

battery insecure.

oil residue on sump and rear diff.

very slight corrosion on o/s/r arch.

Fail 16 Feb 2013 57,274 miles

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

battery insecure.

oil residue on sump and rear diff.

very slight corrosion on o/s/r arch.

Pass 10 May 2010 57,025 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 57,023 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 56,435 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 56,430 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 2 May 2008 53,530 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 53,519 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,889 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,073 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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LFD 793V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LFD 793V, 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 LFD 793V registered?

LFD 793V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 March 1980.

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