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LLD 553V

1980 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,286 mi
Last recorded75,286 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLD 553V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 75,286 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 74,520 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 73,995 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 72,156 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 72,156 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,853 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 69,973 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 69,963 miles

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,747 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 69,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,388 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,991 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 68,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,696 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,267 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

o/s/f bump stop in poor condition

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 24 Feb 2012 68,231 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,911 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 67,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 67,154 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 66,960 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 66,769 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 66,617 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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LLD 553V is a 1980 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LLD 553V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LLD 553V registered?

LLD 553V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 14 January 1980.

Is LLD 553V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLD 553V shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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