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LJN 390V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,860 mi
Last recorded29,860 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJN 390V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2019 29,860 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 29,078 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,491 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 27,783 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,209 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 26,596 miles

advise heavey cracking to all four tyres

advise slight wheel bearing noise o/s/f

Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,408 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,379 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,253 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 26,199 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,109 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre age cracked

nearside rear tyre age cracked

offside front tyre age cracked

offside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,889 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 25,540 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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LJN 390V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJN 390V, 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 LJN 390V registered?

LJN 390V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 January 1980.

Is LJN 390V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJN 390V shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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